Everything you ever wanted to know about RC flying, but were afraid to ask! Weekly talk about Radio-Controlled Aviation and CNC as it pertains to the RC Hobby. Hosted by Michael 'Crash' Hancock, an active participant in the hobby for almost 30 years.

This week we are fortunate to have a couple of guests in the workshop with us. Steve "Vintauri" Mills pops in to tell us all about how this year's WATTS Over Owatonna went and also gives us some dop on the another Fly-In coming soon. We also get to talk with Mark Lehman from MultiRC!

In this week's show we are really quite the mess. Hang in there with us, though, as we eventually get on track and bring you an interview with a really cool gent with an even cooler organization - we visit with Scott Zimmerman from AirBears.org! If you play the FPV game or even have the skills and gear to do Aerial Photography, I urge you to listen to this episode. This group has already assisted in the saving of 4 lives!

This week we are back from a two week vacation! It was nice to get away for a spell and three of our team went north to the Crash-In, Fly-In in Saranac, MI. It was a great event held at a superb flying facility. I'm telling you, if you ever find yourself anywhere close to this facility, drop by and fly. You won't be disappointed.

This week it's the Crash and Cathead Show! We talk about a little of this and a little of that, but mainly we just waste your time this week. LoL I was not really planning to do a show this week, but it's so hard to stay away from the Wednesday night LIVE thing with everyone.

There's a few news items, another IOTW candidate, and we give our live audience a chance to ask US a few questions.

NOTE! There will be no LIVE Show for the next two weeks due to my travels to Michigan for the Crash-In, Fly-In. I will, however, try to snag some soundbytes at this event so that I can put together a small show while I'm away on vacation. We plan to go LIVE again on Wednesday night, July 15th!

In this installment of our show, we explore some of the ways you might take an RC "something" along with you on your family vacation this Summer. While the big manufacturers make some fantastic solutions all boxed up and ready to go (UMX goodies like the Night Vapor or the Radian), there are certainly other options that you can BUILD that are conducive to taking along on a road trip, or even things that you can fit inside your luggage when air travel is required.

Have you been considering using a trailer to cart your RC models to and from the local flying field? Have you thought of attending out-of-town or out-of-state events and wondered if a trailer was the best option for hauling your fleet? In this episode, we attempt to answer one of our listeners questions regarding the use of a trailer in the RC Hobby. If you've been contemplating such a purchase, you may want to give this episode a listen!

In this week's show we get a little deeper into FPV and talk about some of the cool Ground Stations we've seen - some are really stinking expensive, while others show that you can get the job done WITHOUT breaking the bank (these are MY favorite systems). Also, we get a chance to visit with Jake 'FleshPilot' Wells for the first time on the show. You may remember our referencing Jake in some previous shows, as he's the guy that's been putting out some of those awesome videos we've enjoyed from Washington state.

This 309th installment of our show finds the cast still down with a case of the post-SEFF blues. Yes, we are still reliving the adventure from that event this week. However, we add a special guest to the team this week while we reminisce - our buddy Jim T. Graham!

I want to apologize to our podcast-only listeners for all of the "visual references" in this episode. After having some problems with our live-feed over the last month, we changed things up and used a live video feed on YouTube for this one. This feed turned out to be quite good AND allowed us to use our webcams, meaning that we could show each other stuff, as well as the live listening audience. I just want it to be known that we here at TheCrashCast aren't trying to "break into" the video world (there are others that do it sooo much better than we could possibly do), and that the audio product (the podcast) will always be our primary focus, We just got a bit carried away with the new technology during this show. :)

In this 307th installment of our little show you'll get to hear the stuff we recorded live while we were on the grounds at Hodges Field for SEFF 2015. I recorded some segments with some of our favorite vendors, and then Laine grabbed the mic and did some "Man On The Street" interviews. I think you'll enjoy this one. :)

This 306th installment of our little show finds all your hosts full of excitement and anticipation since we will ALL be attending SEFF 2015 next week! We have a little information for you this week, but mostly it's just us clowning around.

For what it's worth, every week I seem to struggle to come up with a unique name for the show. Well, when Cathead is in attendance, there is no struggle whatsoever. LoL

I apologize for this episode - it was as the title suggests - a TRAINWRECK! The topic for discussion was supposed to be A Newbie's Guide To SEFF (and other large events), as suggested by Jason Morrow. Things just ended badly, but I wanted to go ahead and share the episode for posterity.

We started out this week's show with a plan. Yes, we actually had a topic in mind for a lengthy discussion and thought that it would make for a fantastic show. Well, if you'd like to know what that topic is, you'll just have to give NEXT WEEK'S SHOW a listen, as we never got to it! LoL Instead, we totally got into a DLG discussion, which as actually quite fitting since Tim attended his first DLG event last weekend.

This week we're joined by a guest in the workshop - Mark Lehman from MultiRC! Right now, MultiRC is nothing more than a Blog page, but that will be changing soon. They are asking our listeners to check out their new quadcopter frame and come up with a great name for it. The person that comes up with the best name will win a free frame! Also in this 302nd installment of our show, you'll get some interesting news items we've found on the webs, as well as another IOTW segment.

In this week's show we are happy to have Cathead with us, and he shares just what exactly he's had to deal with the last few days. We'd very much appreciate your prayers for his speedy (and COMPLETE) recovery!

After our updates, we take the opportunity to share some listener letters and pictures, as well as some news articles we've found on the web.

I want to start this blog entry with an apology to our dowload-only audience. This episode is our 300th recording of the show, and we set out to celebrate this milestone with our LIVE listening audience. In fact, we even planned to give away some cool prizes to the folks that tuned in, but we quickly found out that having that many people listen live (a record 108!) and try to answer questions to win something was server breaking. LoL We found ourselves stumbling and stammering, not really knowing what to do next. Anyway (I did it again!), I apologize if you're hearing this episode and wasn't able to listen live, as this one clearly caters to the people that were there.

We've got a special guest in this one - Shawn from Let'sFlyRC! He tells us a little about his opportunity to hang out with our friends from FliteTest at the CFL FPV meet last weekend.

Thanks go out to all of you guys that continue to follow our little show for all these episodes. Your encouragement fuels us as we try our best to inform and entertain. Without you loyal folks, I would have given up on the show ages ago.

Just the general chit-chat this week. We discuss the group build of Laine and Joel's Balsa Cuda kit and the crazy weather we've been experiencing. Also we finally get a chance to dig in to the mailbag and share the cool letters we've received.

For the last several days I've been worrying about recording this show. My seasonal allergies have been causing all kinds of issues resulting in awful fits of coughing and wheezing whenever I try to do things like, well...TALK! As it turned out, there was no need to worry, because our team is quite capable without me. :)

Listen in as Tim King leads our group (Laine Stahr, Tim Walker, and ol' Crash) in discussion of the latest news from the FAA regarding Commercial use of our aircraft, the cost effectiveness and capability of the Tactic radio systems, Hinging techniques, using a Spotter when flying, and various other bits of information we've found.

In this week's installment we get a visit from Laine's Flight Nurse (Melissa) which, of course, has absolutely nothing to do with the RC, but that's the kind of weird stuff we do. LoL Steve "Vintauri" Mills pops in to share what he observed at eWeek last week, and we also discuss some new items that have caught our eye, talk about some of our listener's projects, and share our opinions on this week's epic IOTW.

We're back again this week with a fresh show - our 294th installment. Tim King had an opportunity to attend and compete in his very first DLG event this past weekend, and I'd say that he is HOOKED! LoL I am hopeful that Tim shares more on this facet of the RC hobby in future shows, as this is something I've wanted to try for a long time. Also, we have Joel (MetroGTi) Dirnberger on to share his progress on the new Laine's Planes 'Cuda (a lighter balsa variant of the EPP original) test build. This plane may very well be available from RACores in a few short weeks!

We have some really great pictures for this week's slideshow, but unfortunately we didn't get to share much information on some of them due to poor time management. Be sure to click on the link for this week's pictures and check out Matthew E's Taranis, Matt V's Losi Scaler project, Brad's DIY Paint Booth, Weathervane's Mud Duck on Floats, HornetNZ's new 93" AJ 230z, and Let'sFlyRC's new mini quad!

In this 293rd installment of our little show, some people are most certainly going to be offended. You see, in our attempt to educate folks on what NOT to do with our hobby, we've started a new segment. I don't know if it will be 'Weekly", but I'm fairly sure we can find enough content to pull it off.

Happy New Year!! The year 2015 marks the beginning of our 7th year attempting to inform and entertain you folks (kind of hard to believe it's been that long!). The whole gang is together this week and we've got quite a bit of stuff to share. Be sure to hit up the link below for our slideshow so you can see all of the cool stuff you hear us talk about on the show.

Because we so much enjoy hanging out with our friends every week, we decided to cut our holiday vacation short and come together for one last recording in 2014. Don't look for any 'real' information in this show (quite frankly, it was a train-wreck with Skype being all stupid!), but if you want to hang out with us for this last-minute session, download away!

For all of you folks that stick with us and our nonsense each week, thanks so much and may 2015 offer each and every one of you the best in Health, Wealth, and Happiness!!

Please join us for our last podcast installment of 2014 where we sit around the tree, sing CHRISTmas Carols, and enjoy warming beverages! Okay, to be truthful, we weren't all in the same place, but Cathead DID sing a little, and some of us were definitely enjoying "warming beverages". LoL

I did a little bit of trimming in this episode to cut out some of the awkward silences when we were drawing the gift recipients from our Sponsor Reward Program. Something new was tried, but it didn't go off quite as smooth as I had pictured it in my mind. LoL

Thanks so much to all of the fine people that sponsored next year's podcast. In fact, the turnout was so good that I will not need to bother you guys for sponsorship for THE NEXT THREE YEARS! Also, thanks go to our vendor sponsors that shared some of their products for our Mystery Boxes that I hope to get in the mail soon.

It is our heartfelt wish that each and every one of you enjoy a Merry CHRISTmas, Happy Hannukkah, and may you be blessed with health, happiness, and prosperity in 2015!

For the next two weeks, we will disband with the LIVE recording sessions and new podcast episodes as we take the time to spend the holidays with our families and friends. If you must have your CrashCast fix, please feel free to delve into some of our older episodes (the first year stuff was so AWKWARD! LoL). We will return to podcastland streaming LIVE on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 at 8pm CST!

Lots of fun recording this show! Laine and Chris were missing, but Karl was able to show up for the session (though he left some customers without heat to do so! LoL). We've got our typical banter in this one, but we do actually cover some useful information when we try our best to answer a listener's email regarding LiPo batteries.

The holiday season is here and we only have two more episodes scheduled for 2014. If you've got a CHRISTmas Wish you'd like us to read on the show, email it to me! Also, I've noticed that lots of folks are including some model aviation-inspired decorations on their CHRISTmas trees and I would LOVE to have pictures of them so we can share them on our last episode of the year - so email me some pictures!

In this 287th show we talk a bit about the few things we've found for sale for Black Friday this year. The deals are not quite as abundant as we've seen in years past, but theres still a few to be found.

As the name of this show suggests, this one got off to a VERY rocky start, but somehow we managed to get back on track. LoL In this 286th installment, we talk news, products, and videos. We talk briefly about this year's fundraiser (Sponsor Gift Program), as well as something new we're trying out - our CrashCast Secret Santa!

TheCrashCast Secret Santa : If you'd like to participate in this, all you have to do is send an email to TheCrashCastSecretSanta@gmail.com. In that email you should share your 'real' name, as well as any screen name you may use on any of the RC forums, along with your mailing address and a little about your RC interests. We'll close things down on December 1st and Laine will randomly draw names for everyone. When you get an email advising who you're to play Santa for, you'll buy and mail a special CHRISTmas gift to that personal. You can spend as much money as you'd like on your person, but there is a minimum set at $25.

In this week's show, we have an opportunity to visit with Jonathan Sawn, the owner of Sawn-Craft. Jonathan is the third generation of his family to offer up goodies to the model-building community, and you'll certainly want to have a look at some of the cool items he's producing!

In addition to our normal level of chaos, Laine has started something new for this year - a Secret Santa exchange! If you want to get involved, all you have to do is send an email to TheCrashCastSecretSanta@gmail.com to let us know you want to be involved. Also share with us your full name and address, your screen name on you favorite RC forum, and a little about you and what all you're into. Though you can buy a gift for someone as expensive as you desire, we have set a minimum dollar amount at $25.

One last note - We've fired up our year-end fundraiser. Head on over to AllThingsCrash and read all about our Sponsor Gift Program!

In this 284th installment of our little show, we get the opportunity to visit with our favorite cherry farmer from the great Northwest - Dougbo!!! Doug is an avid RC pilot that enjoys all disciplines of flight - from helicopters to 3D foamies, crunchies, and gassers. Doug's latest adventure in the hobby, though, is something we find particularly interesting - he's jumped in to flying 3D Quadcopters! Join us this week to hear his comments and opinions comparing the Invertix 400 and the Leap 450 3D.

Also included this week is our usual attempt to bring you some news on what's new and interesting in our favorite sport.

So in this 283rd installment, we talk about The RAMS Veterans Fly-In, some new products, FAA developments, and share some cool pictures. Being that Halloween is fast approaching, you may notice the spooky theme to some of the pictures. :) Oh, and you'll certainly want to find out all about Cathead's big break! LoL

Have a SAFE and FUN Halloween, gang, and DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ON TUESDAY!

Last weekend marked the 9th annual HHAEFI event at Mac Hodges compund in Andersonville, Georgia. Even though I was unable to attend this event we still have some coverage since Chris (Cathead), along with the rest of 'Arcola RC', WAS able to attend. Join us as we talk about this event and be sure to check out the Slideshow pics from this week! Oh, and let's not forget about the videos that captured the essence of this great event - nobody captures an event like Bildo! Oh, and please try to ignore the "chicken wing" references (a BAD inside joke).

In this week's installment of our little show, we dip into the mail bag and answer a few questions regarding CNC machining. If you're not into the CNC thing, no worries - this is not really an entire show on the subject. We also discuss some events, FAA news items, and a few new products.

In our 280th installment of the show we enjoy discussing a listener's comments made about a facet of our hobby that seems to be on the decline - Nitro-powered models. Join us as we reminisce about our golden days of using 'liquid fuel', as well as some of the pros and cons of Internal Combustion versus the Electric power systems most of us are using today.

This week the crew just gets together to visit and talk about what all is going on in our lives. We've got some videos to share, news on some new items, and a great fly-in coming up again at Hodges Field.

This week's show (#278, if you're keeping score) covers a lot of ground, and the silliness is certainly in full swing! In the NEWS department, Horizon has some new offerings and I got my OX CNC up and running (Video below). We conclude our CNC discussion this week with possible solutions for CAD design applications, as well as CAM programs. We wrap things up with Tim (IFLYOS) King discussing his adventures at the Heli Extravaganza he attended last weekend.

In this 277th installment of our show, we continue our discussion on CNC machines for YOUR workshop. This week we delve in to the topic of stepper motors, stepper motor controllers, and the software needed to make these things work. Just like last week, we have quite a few links to the sites we discussed. :)

TheCrashCast crew are certainly no strangers to CNC technology, but it seems like it's been ages since we've discussed these magical machines on the show. As luck would have it, my tooling needs have changed a bit recently, so I have embarked on the build of a new machine - the OX!

In this 276th installment of our show, we talk about some of the ways one might get into CNC routing and some of the machine plans and kits that are available, whether you want to scratch-build one yourself, or just purchase a kit someone has already designed and tested.

Okay, so if you think that this show went off the rails with off-topic discussion, you should've been there for the post-show (things REALLY took a turn for the worst!). Come on, though. I suspect you guys don't really listen to us each and every week for our cutting edge news on the hobby, right? LoL

After a 24 hour delay due to technical difficulties (that never realyl cleared up), IFLYOS, Cathead, and I got together to sum up the adventure last week that was RCEFF. In spite of a brief episode of some rather rocky weather, a good time was had by all involved!

This week's show is a short one, but hopefully we have our internet problems solved by next week because we have loads more to talk about!!

My goodness! You take a week off "work" and come back to a total mess! LoL Well, that's what it seemed like, anyway. We recorded a great 273rd show, but when I went to edit it, we picked up some sort of weird audio anomaly. Fear not, though, as I was able to pull up a slightly lower quality back up file and get this week's epsiode uploaded.

This week we have a total of 7 folks in the workshop. Six of us you've heard from before, but our 7th is Ben Warren (BorneoBen), and active gent over at the RCTodayShow! Ben shares with us some cool little multi-rotor frames that he's developed and needs our help naming his new business enterprise, as well as the frames he's designed (links below).

In the workshop for this 272 recording you'll find me, IFLYOS, Navionflyer, LMopar69, and Cathead! We had a lot of fun with this one and we are all over the board again with our discussion. We started off with some talk about AS3X, and then everything kind of went South after that. LoL

Please note that we are taking a vaction next week, but will be back again with our 273rd show LIVE on Wednesday, August 20th!

After about 2200 miles total (round trip), I'm back in the workshop to talk all about the fantastic time at this year's WATTS Over Owatonna event. Unfortunately, Laine and I were the only hosts that were able to attend this fly-in, but we certainly tried to have enough fun for our whle crew! LoL I'm going to tell you here and now that I really pour on the love for the SMMAC crew, their field, and their handling of this event, but trust me when I say that it's all very well deserved. You'll want to add this one to your calendar next year!!

In this week's show we are missing KarlK and IFLYOS, but we pick up some dude named "Cathead" to help fill in. We talk about our usual bunch of stuff - both on- and off-topic, including news items, and such. We also get into a little discussion on finding and setting the Center Of Gravity ('CG') on kits, ARFs, and Scratch-built designs. Also, we have an opportunity to visit with our buddy Vintauri about WATTS Over Owatonna, which is coming up very soon!

This week we continue with the fight to persuade all of you to unite and let the FAA know that we disapprove their new "Interpretation" of the Special Rule For Model Aviation. As well, we have a special guest on the show that brings a unique perspective to this issue, in that he is a full-scale pilot AND one of the early adopters of the FPV game.

We here at TheCrashCast urge all of you, whether you're FPV'ers or not, to help us in this fight by signing the online petition and voicing a pro-AMA stance against the FAA's ruling. My concern is that if they can take FPV away from us (FPV in the SAFE way that AMA has layed out), then how long will it be before they take away ALL of our model aviation rights?

Okay, so our Academy Of Model Aeronautics has been working diligently with the FAA to ensure that our flying hobby is protected. The AMA has set up Safety Guidelines for us to follow, both with regular RC Flight and FPV Flight, and with those guidelines in place, there have been no reported issues. This proves that model aviation, under the self policing practices of our membership, and through the guidance of the AMA, is a safe activity.

That is, until yesterday. The FAA has decided to 're-interpret' what consitutes the Special Rule For Model Aircraft, a rule that was originally written in to pretty much allow us to continue to govern ourselves by the guidelines established by the AMA, thus exempting our hobby from FAA scrutinization. As it stands now, the FAA has pretty much put the screws to us, banning FPV!

This is the main focus of this show. Compared to everyone in the United States, those of us that are affected by this fiasco are an extreme minority. Therefore, now is the time to back the AMA and look to their guidance as to how we should collectively respond. If you are NOT an AMA member, or have let that membership lapse, NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN!! The only chance we have to defeat this thing is to do it by being a unified, uniform, collective group. While we're are waiting for AMA's plan to be revealed, I urge ALL OF YOU to become aware of your State's Senators and Representatives and be prepared to let them all know how you feel about our hobby being taken away from us, those that have followed the rules, by those few bad examples promoted by even worse media!

In this 265th installment of our show we talk about all kinds of stuff, and some of it is even RC-related! Thanks go out to our buddy Shadow102 for popping on to share his experiences at the 4th Annual Pecan Patch FPV Meet!

It would probably be easier to write here about what we DIDN'T talk about in this show, rather than what we did talk about. LoL We cover all kinds of fun stuff in this 264th show. Good luck with keeping up with this one!

In this 263rd installment, we get to hear all about Karl's trip to the Wings For Wishes Washington event last weekend, and how one person can can destroy a young man's dreams by simply adding an extra cell to his battery. LoL

In this week's show, we dip into the mail bag and do our best to answer some listener emails that have been lingering for a while. There's some discussion on safely parallel charging your LiPos, some Taranis info, and even some advice on getting a listener started in Multi-Rotor FPV.

The 'theme' for this week's slideshow (shown during our live stream) turned out to be detailed pictures of the cool stuff we all rounded up for our Veteran from our "Help A Vet" project. I am happy to report that three packages are in transit and should arrive soon!

My sincerest THANKS!! goes out to all the kind people that helped with this project. As discussed in the show, there were many things offered up that we chose NOT to accept for this package, and I would like that offer my THANKS for those offers, as well. Had we accepted everything, I think it would have taken an entire truck to deliver it all!! LoL

This week we get a chance to help someone out with an interesting project aimed at satisfying his collegiate requirements. Our friend Willmsy decided to take on the task of building his first Multi-Rotor aircraft and set it up with his first FPV system. The end result is to have a UAV that can be used as a tool for Search And Rescue applications. Join us as we do our best to offer up options and considerations to Willmsy on the interesting project!

In this 260th installment of the show, we step up on our soapbox for a bit regarding all that is going on today between modelers and the FAA. Now is the time for us to pull together and inform people what our hobby is all about, rather than letting the misleading mainstream media do it in their most sensationalistic way possible (Ewww! Scary Drones!).

In this 259th installment of our little show, we are without KarlK and IFYOS - they said they were busy with other things, but I'm betting they were still hungover from their Cinco De Mayo festivities. LoL Nonetheless, Laine, Nav, and I carry the show this week with some news of some interesting new items, events, and where we are with the Help A Vet program (note that we still need a few items!).

We are all back in the workshop for this 257th installment of our show and in this one, we share some news items, dip into the mail bag, and even talk a little about Open Source projects. There's a LOT of info in this show and it's way too much to try to write a description for here. :)

Please pay special attention to the announcement where we are looking to gather up some equipment for a friend in the hobby. If you think you may be able to lend a hand, just send me an email with the subject line "HELP A VET"!

This 256th installment of our show finds us all back in our respective workshops after a great week at the mecca that is Hodges Field. Though SEFF 2014 had a little bit of a different 'feel' this year, it was still an outstanding event! The rains at the beginning of a week slowed us down for a bit, but the rest of the week offered up some fantastic weather! Join us as we do our best to summarize what we took away from this year's annual reunion.

I'd like to also offer up our special THANKS! to Kuan and GWS USA for their sponsorship of this year's new and somewhat 'unofficial' event - the 2014SEFFFATCCCGWSUCNRC (or the 'GWS Acronym Challenge' as we started calling it). These kind folks sent us their Funny Park, P38, and P40 kits along with some very nice shirts to give away. Though some of their product line may seem a bit outdated, these things all fly VERY WELL and are quite easy to convert to today's brushless systems. Don't overlook these kits, as they offer up some great value and bang for the buck! My Formosa flew wonderfully and I'm certain to get many great flights from it!

Yours truly here got so wrapped up in the SEFF magic this year that I did NOT do a show from Hodges Field. :( Fortunately, a band of 'Renegades' got together and put together a really cool show for the one I failed to record. At this point, I cannot tell you with any real certainty exactly who all is on this show (I'm actually listening to the recording as I type this LoL), but I thank all of you for your help with this!

Join us for next week's show, as we should all be back in our respective workshops and will be streaming our recording session LIVE again!

This 254th installment of our show finds half of your co-hosts preparing for one of the biggest events on the calender here in North America - SEFF 2014. In this rather 'loose' episode, we discuss some of the things you may want to prepare for to enjoy an event like this to it's full potential.

There will be no LIVE show next week planned, but you may want to watch our Facebook Show Page and Facebook Listeners Discussion Page for a surprise announcement! It looks as though KarlK and IFLYOS may throw in a 'pirate show' while Crash, NavionFlyer, and Laine are at SEFF!

In this 253rd installment of our show, we dive into the mailbag to answer some of your questions with the help of our special gues, Witespy from ReadyToFlyQuads! Also, during our 'personal updates' portion of the show, I give a short review of a new product I've been able to try out recently and share my impression of a really nice new Quadcopter frame that I just received!

Will you be in the LA area and are interested in attending the RCX on May 17-18th? You can score one of 8 free tickets being given away by SDParkFlyers by liking their Facebook page, and commenting and sharing the post there regarding the giveaway!

In this 252nd offering of our show, we share what we've been up to as of late. I got to attend the Austin Multi-Rotor Fest and met up with some old friends, and made some new ones, too! I saw some great new technology and walked away with a great experience, thoug the weather was less than desirable.

We dig into the mailbag this week and try to answer some questions, mainly regarding how we light up our aircraft for night-flying. This is some pretty good information, since SEFF is coming up in just a few weeks and night-flying is one of the most popular events for this gathering!

This 251st installment of our show has the whole gang present and we try to build on last week's segment where we continue discussing the items every workshop should have. We also talk about how GWS has sponsored our 2014SEFFFATCCCGWSUCNRC 'thing' we are planning to do at SEFF this year with three cool prizes. Furthermore, they are discounting their kits to make it even cheaper for you to get YOUR airframe to participate in this unofficial event! In addition, we try our best to answer a couple of listener questions that you may find informative, as well.

In this, our 250th installment of the show, we delve into some of the essential things you'll need when setting up a workshop for that first 'real' build. Pretty much ANY area can be used for assembling an ARF or BNF project, but when you are ready to tackle building a kit, you'll be needing some special tools, as well as a designated area to pull off your build. This is a timely episode, as some of us are tackling a BIG top-secret build project that will, hopefully, be ready in time for SEFF. The size of this project is even going t be challenging for MY personal workshop!

The only links I am posting this week are for some great events this year that you should consider attending if you can!

In this 249th installment of our show, we get to talk with a couple of gents that have been doing the RC gig for quite a while and are quite well-known. Michael Morgan from DW Foamies fame has expanded his line-up of RC offerings to include some very interesting Multi-Rotor airframes now! Also joining us is Michael's Field Rep/Tester/Lab Rat/Thrasher/Crasher, Chris 'RPMRPM' Madsen.

I had the opportunity last week to test out some of their new frames and have been quite impressed with them. One of the airframes lends itself to a great aerobatic performer, while the other will certainly prove to be a good platform for a small and easily portable 'mini' quad. If you've been in the market for an airframe to suit either of these niches, then you'll want to listen to this episode!

In this 248th installment of our show, we give you a product review for an inexpensive camera you may want to look at, some event coverage of E-Fest that Vintauri was able to attend (thanks, Steve!), and Witespy is back to share his expertise in the world of multi-rotors. Also, buried somewhere in this show you'll find a PSA (Public Service Announcement) that all modelers should heed.

In this 246th installment, we catch up on a couple of news pieces that we've forgotten to share for the last two weeks, and then we get to catch up with the PhlatBoyZ' Mark and Trish Carew. They advise that the OpenBuilds site is up and rocking, and boy are there some neat projects going on over there! If you're wondering what the heck the title of this week's show is all about, well, it should be clear when you listen in. :)

During our streamed recording session, I also streamed a slideshow to our audience with pictures of a couple of new Ready To Fly OPQ's from ReadyToFlyQuads (which, incidently, sold out during our broadcast LoL). This got me to thinking! I would LOVE to have your pictures of the projects you are working on to stream during our weekly prodcasts! If you would like us to share YOUR project, email me a JPG image and I will include it in the slideshow! PRO TIP: Open up the image in your image editor (Paint works well for this on Microsoft systems) and put in your user name before sending the pic to my email address that I include in the lead-out music in each show.

This 245th episode is a prime example of how, no matter how hard you may plan, Murphy's Law sometimes pops in to prove who's really the boss. LoL We started off with a plan for this show and then we thought our planned guest wouldn't be able to make it, then Tim King had to work late, then Laine's internet connection flaked out. Fortunately, our guest WAS actually able to pop in and help us out, so all in all, we ended up with a pretty informative show. :)

After our round table discussion of our recent activities, we share some news of the items that Horizon Hobby has impressed us with during the Nuremburg 2014 exhibition. Then we get on to meeting up with our friend CK from RiteWingRC to talk about some general topics regarding Flying Wings. There is some really good info on this! Thanks so much to Chris for coming on and sharing his expertise in this area!

In this 244th installment of our show, we get a chance to visit with Witespy from ReadyToFlyQuads to answer some questions regarding MultiWii-based flight stabilization, troube shooting, and the like. We also get to learn about some new products that have been added to their line-up, as well as some spectacular pricing that you guys will all want to enjoy!

We've also got a short news segment, and news of the Ground Hog Day sale over at West Michigan ParkFlyers. If you've been pining for one the the cool EPP planes from WMPF, you may want to take advantage of this sale. If you order any standard size 'Short Kit' for the Yak 55M , McFoamy or MX2 on February 2nd, you'll get a foam parts of the same plane for FREE. That's like almost 2 kits for the price of one!

Remember, we stream the recording of each show LIVE as it happens at 7pm CST every week. Being present LIVE not only gets you the opportunity to hear all of our goofs that never make the final cut, but also gives you the chance to ask questions through the live chat interface as well as the opportunity to win some cool stuff sometimes. During this show, Witespy gave away about a half-dozen MinimOSD boards that allow for On Screen Display for MultiWii Flight Stabilization Systems! This week's lucky recipients were RCPtero, Cathead Biscuit, MardMarl, Disco_Stu_NZ, BrownEyedFool, And Xenonion! Bookmark our LIVE SHOW PAGE and join in on the fun!

This week's show (number 243) is one where we answer another listener letter. Last week we addressed some great solutions for a first balsa kit, and this week we get into a discussion on the different adhesives available to you and which ones you might consider for whatever you happen to be building, be it a foam-based kit or a balsa one!

If YOU have a question that you'd like us to discuss on a future show, please feel free to email us at the address I share in the leadout music of each show. We are always here to help you folks enjoy this great hobby as much as possible.

This 242nd installment of our show has us back in the workshop for our first show of 2014! After a brief recap of some of our activities over the Holiday break, and a few news items, we get into our main topic of discussion - finding that kit for your first balsa build.

Now as most folks know, the annual SEFF event is fast approaching and we only have about 90 days to get everything built, repaired, and prepared for this thing. As most know, Team Cobra tries to pull off something new and unusual for every event, and this year will be no different. We hope to continue the madness with the "2014SEFFFATCCCGWSUCNRC". What is this, you say? Well, it is short (LoL) for The 2014 SEFF First Annual Team Cobra/Crash Cast GWS Unlimited Class Night Rally Challenge! LoL The challenge is to come to SEFF with any GWS airframe of your choosing, all decked out with lighting for night flying, and with ANY power system of your choosing. We plan to light up the skies each night with a horde of these plans, flying laps around Hodges Field just ast fast and low as we can! These airframes fly well, are CHEAP, and come in a variety of styles, BUT they are not very durable, so you may do like we are doing and plan on bringing a spare airframe to get through the week (I've already purchased a pair of Formosa kits). Without a doubt, there will be lots of carnage and laughter, so snag up a kit, or two to secure your place in the fun! We are even thinking about having some sort of recognition for the coolest plane, the ugliest plane, and God only knows what else! You know how we do this - we make it all up as we go. :)

My goodness! With the recording of this 241st show, TheCrashCast has been attempting to bring you guys news, tips, and information on the RC hobby for five years now! We've averaged just over 48 shows per year, too, which certainly isn't too bad for a non-paying gig. LoL

In this recording, we reminisce a bit about this last year and briefly discuss some goals for the next year (more fixed-wing!!). We also take the opportunity to give a little back to some of the people that have offered up some financial support for the next year's expenses. The OPQ package was won by Tom E., The MiniBipe package was won by Kevin W., The DX7s and FliteLab Hockey Jersey went to Darin C., The Helimax Axe 100CP Demo unit donated by Cathead went to Greg O., and West Michigan Parkflyers jumped in at the last minute and allowed us to give away one of their airframes to Michael B.!

With this recording in the can, so to speak, we will be stepping away from the mics for a couple of weeks to enjoy the holidays with our families, but no worries - we will be back to kick off our 6th season with another LIVE-streamed show on Wednesday evening, January 8th, at 7pm CST.

Merry CHRISTmas to all of you, and may you all have the Happiest Of New Years!!

In this 240th installment of our show, we get an opportunity to visit with Bernd from Cox International! While they've almost been forgotten with the onset of Electrics, Cox engines are what started off so many of us in this great modeling hobby. Bernd tells us about the inventory he has, which seems to be rather plentiful, so you guys needing parts to repair your beloved Cox stuff needn't worry a bit! In fact, you can even snag up some of these original beauties and enjoy a Cox yourself, if you've never had the experience!

This week we debuted a new site for streaming our LIVE show each week, and I have to say that I am quite pleased with the results! If you can get away next Wednesday evening at 7pm Central Standard Time, stop by our NEW SITE for our stream and check us out!

This week we had planned a special guest for our 239th show but it seemed that, for the second week in a row, the service we have been using to stream the show just failed to work. We rescheduled the guest for next week and then, on the fly, started trying out other live-stream solutions. Well, in a matter of minutes we had something that worked, so the result is this very unprepared-for show. LoL

I will be testing extensively the new streaming solutions I have found over the next few days and when I find something that will work for us, I'll post the link to the site on Facebook and Twitter so you guys will know how to find us next week. :)

After a short delay due to technical difficulties beyond our control, we finally got our 238th installment of the show off and running. This week we are without Karl, but we pick up David Windestål from FliteTest! We had a great time visiting with our favorite Swede and talked about all kinds of stuff RC and, well, OTHER stuff, too! LoL

A couple of reminders:

1. If you haven't already done so, be sure to check out our "Sponsor Gift Program" over at AllThingsCrash. It a great way to support our show, as well as have an opportunity to get one of three cool gifts!

2. If you've been wanting to snag one of my "OPQ" Frames, you can get it from ReadyToFlyQuads, as Witespy has exclusive distribution rights to this great Quadcopter Frame. When you're there, be sure to pick up everything else you need for this project all from one convenient website!

In this 237th installment, we share our week of fun, answer a few questions, and get into a little discussion regarding clubs, flying sites, and PIDs. Also, we've added an additional item to our "Sponsor Gift Program", so you'll want to check this out, for certain.

A quick announcement for all of those that have been inquiring about the OPQ frames I manufacture: I have been distributing all of my frames through ReadyToFlyQuads. This is the best way to go, since they already sell all of the other gear we recommend for outfitting this great little frame!

In this 236th installment of our show, we are all in the workshop and even have a special guest to help us do our best to cover just about everything FPV that we can think of. We welcomed long-time listener and personal friend, Korey Balint (Shadow102) to the show and he helped us to fill in some of the gaps with this fast growing segment of the RC Hobby (both fixed wing and multi-rotor).

I preface the show with some bad news regarding the quality of this episode, so I won't rehash it again in here, but please understand that this issue is just as frustrating on our end as it is yours. We are all cursing Microsoft today (Skype was a great tool until MS got their grubby mitts on it!).

The reason for the name of this particular show is totally related to the "technical difficulties" experienced with the internet, Talkshoe, and Skype. No worries, though, as after about 4 hours of editing magic, this 235th show is actually quite listenable. LoL

This week, we have a friend and long time listener of the show on! Tom "Damage" Minnick had an opportunity to attend the DC Drone Users Conference and he tells us about some of the cool things he was able to take away from this meeting. Thanks go out to Tom for hanging in there with me to finish this recording, as well as our LIVE listeners that stuck it out (but to no avail). Hopefully we can get things sorted out so this type of thing doesn't happen to us again.

In this 234th installment we cover a surprising amount of ground! There's a bit of news, some info on how you can support our show AND get a chance to get "gifted" some cool goodies, we get to hear Karl's second part of the interviews he did while traveling abroad, and we debut a new segment called "Ask Witespy" where we bring on our Multi-Rotor Guru to field questions regarding the newest facet of our hobby that is totally sweeping the nation!

Also, you may want to consider popping in sometime to our LIVE audio stream of the show every Wednesday night at 7pm Central. You'll get to hear the show as it happens, mistakes and all), but best of all, you get to participate in the Post Show that never gets aired. This week, Dadde stopped by and hung out with us and we had a blast with our favorite Swede!

Our 233rd installment of our show sees us all back in the workshop and streaming LIVE! Join us as we reminisce about Karl's trip to the Indian Summer Jamboree in Washington State and Crash, Tim, and Nav's trip to HHAEFI. Trust me - LOTS of fun was had!

Also, buried in this episode is an announcement worth repeating here again. West Michigan ParkFlyers has a neat giveaway slated for Halloween. The basics are that on October 31st, open your browser and hit up WMParkflyers. SOMEWHERE on the site there will be a PUMPKIN hiding out. If you're the first one to find it, CLICK ON IT! One lucky person will have the opportunity to purchase one of WMP's fine kits for only ONE CENT plus standard $7 shipping. SWEET!!

A very special THANK YOU goes out to all of the friends of TheCrashCast Crew for making us all feel so welcome at Indian Summer and HHAEFI! Dougbo and Hance (as well as many others) accepted and entertained Karl, and deserve a pat on the back for dealing with "that guy from Canadia". :)

Thanks to PCPhil for sharing his camper, "jar", and coffee with us. Phil is a stand-up guy and one that I am so happy to call my friend. Thanks to Cathead Biscuit, HatefulGravy, and Brent for all the laughs. Thanks so much to Shadow102 for sharing his PREMO FPV Quad and sharing his knowledge in FPV with us! Also, thanks go out to AlanFlorida for the "Unicorn Love" shown. LoL And, finally, thanks to the Stahr family and NavionFlyer for the "unusual" birthday presents. :)

Oh, I almost forgot! Thanks go to my buddy, Bildo Baggins, for sharing his infinite wisdom, unique humor, and great video skills! No event in GA is complete without the clown!

In this 231st installment, we get to visit with an old friend - Radical Dave from RadicalRC! Dave is finally getting to cool his heels a bit, as the grueling show season has come to a close for him, and we take an opportunity to do a little catching up with him.

Some quick notes as to our personaly schedules: Karl will be traveling south to meet up with Dougbo and Hance in Reichland, WA, this weekend (Oct. 11-13th) for the Indian Summer Jamboree, so if you're in the area, drop by and say HEY! Also, it's looking like Tim, Navionflyer, and I will be attending HHAEFI October 17-19th, so again, if you're in the area, stop by and say HEY!

In this 230th installment of our little show, we have the opportunity to visit with a gentleman that has offered many of us the "gateway drug" to Multi-Rotors - Romeo (aka MassiveOverkill) from MassiveRC! You may recall that quite some time ago, we got turned on to a little quadcopter (thanks to Hance letting us in on it) called the V202 Scorpion. That little quad (complete package RTF for about $50) proved to be so much fun and so much bang for the buck that we ALL had to get one! LoL I think you guys will enjoy the story of how Romeo started it all with online sales and how he's been able to transform a bunch of "toy grade" flying thingies into a true hobby grade experience! I shudder to think how many folks are now out there flying Quads, thanks to the inexpensive start into the hobby, thanks to MassiveRC!

Also, we gave away a couple more Power Distribution Boards (courtesy of ReadyToFlyQuads) during this show and our lucky winners were Nick K. and MadMarl! These little boards are a MUST if you're building a multi, as they make putting together a wiring harness SO EASY!

In our 229th installment, we have a special guest! Chris Scoggins, the Contest Director for the Hodges Hobbies All Electric Fly-In pops on to share with us a little about HHAEFI and how the event is shaping up. Three of your CrashCast hosts are planning to attend this event, so if you're in the area October 17-19th, plan to drop by and enjoy the RC goodness! Akso in this episode, we give away a couple of Power Distro Boards courtesy of our friend Witespy over at ReadyToFlyQuads. The lucky recipients were Damage and MassiveOverkill.

In this 228th installment, we talk about upcoming events and Coreman drops in to share his experience at the NEAT Fair this year. Also, our friend sawatt shared pictures that he took while there, so you'll want to check them out (thanks, Steve!). A lot of folks made it to this one this year, and from what I've been told, this event is the "SEFF" of the Northeast! This event just has to make it on my bucket list. LoL

We also discussed the Dan Stevens Memorial Fly-In this weekend at Hodges Hobbies, though I haven't found any information on the interwebs about it, so if you're near Hodges Field Spetember 20th and 21st, check out this FREE event!

In our 227th show, we share what we've been up to, some interesting new stuff that's coming out, some videos, and moving (MOVING?). There's also a little update on the OPQ project, too.

Hey, do you remember how the SlowBipe plane kind of disappeared? Well, I am happy to announce that it is coming back in kit form! If you've been wanting to get your hands on one of these, you'll have a chance very soon!

Oh, and my hopes for getting through this show without any unicorn references were quickly dashed early on in this one (gee thanks, Tim). LoL

In this 226th installment of our show, we finally get to do a wrap-up of this Summer's main focus - Summer Of Multi-Rotors And FPV. I think it's safe to say that our focus on this one special interest has really hooked all of us and we will, no doubt, have some discussions each week on the subject from here on. :)

I would especially like to shout out a special THANK YOU to Witespy over at ReadyToFlyQuads. His great products, sage advice, and patient customer support has certainly been the key to all of our mutual successes. If you are looking to get in on the fun, whether you want to do the DIY thing with putting together your own Quad or buy a great-priced turn-key solution, RTFQ should be your FIRST stop!

We've also like to thank Romeo over at MassiveRC. He has pretty much redefined the phrase "gateway drug", as his inexpensive wares have helped to transform "toy grade" products into a true "hobby grade" experience. If you want to try the quad thing out but you're not ready to drop $150+, then you certainly want to consider getting one of his quads. He removes the worries of "Is this a good one to buy?", because if it's on his site, it's going to be a good purchase.

Overall, this little excerise has proved rewarding for all of us and maybe next Summer we will entertain focusing on another single facet of our great RC Hobby.

If you've got an event that you'd like us to share on the show, just drop me an email (I announce my address during the lead-out music of every show) with a link to your club's website or PDF with all of the info!

We started off this week's show (225th!) with the intention of wrapping up our "Summer Of Multis/FPV", but as we usually do, we got sidetracked. LoL What you'll get in this one is some great RCA&E event coverage by Tim, some "OPQ" Beta Test results by me, Tim, and Ron (YES! Ron got a chance to pop in this week!), as well as a mess of our other usual goofiness.

It is our intention next week to conclude the Multi/FPV discussion and attempt to recap all that we've learned this summer. As I mention in the show, we plan to make the Multi-Rotor and FPV discussion a weekly part of our discussions, since we ALL have become smitten by this fast-moving part of the RC Hobby. We will be bringing back the fixed wing and helicopter discussions, though, so you guys that have been missing this content won't feel left out. :)

As far as the "OPQ" (One Piece Quad frame) project goes, I expect to have 40 units in production next week, so if you are one of the folks wanting to get your hands on one, they should be ready to start shipping next week. You'll want to watch our alternate site (AllThingsCrash) and our FACEBOOK FAN PAGE for details on how you can get your hands on one. From the interest that I've received thus far, the initial 40 units will probably be sold out within the first day I open the sales. No worries, though, as I plan to get another order of raw materials started immediately after we sell out the first run.

Welcome to our 224th recording! In this one we share my progress on the "OPQ", the success of the Wings For Wishes Montana 2013 event (Thanks to Eric for coming on!), and Tim and I discuss a bit about the trailers we use for big events.

Unfortunately, our sound quality may be a little off on this one, as we had two of our co-hosts linked up via cell phone. Navionflyer is in the midst of unpacking from his big move, and KarlK was stuck in a BIG traffic jam! LoL

In this 223rd installment of our show, we get to meet up with our friend (and long time listener), Mark Harrison. In previous shows we've mentioned that the new Taranis 16 that has surfaced in the world of Transmitter offerings may be something worth a second look, and Mark shares his experiences with the one that HE has!

Also, I am ashamed to admit it, but I totally forgot to mention the fact that I had the opportunity to be on another podcast last week! I was a special guest on the RC Hangartime podcast for Episode #29. These guys are doing a great job with adding some more RC-related podcast content, and have been MY personal fix as of late while I've been whiling away the hours in my workshop. Check them out sometime! Oh, and be sure to check out Episode #28 where KarlK Sits in.

In this 222nd installment of our show (and our 2nd Wednesday night recording) we have everyone here except Navionflyer. We bring you some news about some new offerings in the RC world, as well as a new Quadcopter frame that I will be offering very soon! Oh, and if you've been wanting to get your hands on one of Laine's Cuda or Norman kits, now is the time to put in your pre-order!

In this episode I detail MY plans to market and manufacture a small quad frame that I have based highly on that beautiful Ecks Frame. If you are interested in getting one, you'll certainly want to stayed tuned as I should be announcing the details in a week, or two. If you want to see what the prototype I'm flying now looks like, head on over to our FACEBOOK FAN PAGE to take a peek!

Also, remember that we no longer stream our LIVE webcast of the show each week on Sundays. We have moved the session to Wednesday nights at 7pm Central. Come and join us and hang out in the LIVE chat!

Our 221st episode of the show marks our first time to record/stream on Wednesday! We didn't really have much to discuss in this one, since we just did a show last Sunday. LOL Nevertheless, we pulled together and tried something a little different - we grabbed three of our listeners that were there for the live stream of the show, and found out what THEY had been up to!

Guest #1 turned out to be RCRich! It was nice getting a chance to visit with him for a bit. He's busing preparing for NEAT Fair. We have talked a bit about Rich because we are fans of his designs (remember the Flying Monster and the Flying Minion?)

Guest #2 was Joel 'MetroGTi' Dirnberger, and he was taking a break from packing to listen to the show. You see, Joel will be heading out to Watts Over Owatonna!

Guest #3 was Joe Ford from Castle Creations! Joe popped on after some prodding by Laine. We had a chance to show him some love for his company's products and great customer service. Joe told us a bit about the new Castle Serial Link, and we got to share with him some things that WE would like to see from Castle in the form of a more affordable ESC for Multi-Rotors.

During the show, Joel mentioned briefly that he would be going to Owatonna early to attend a funeral, but we failed to go into further detail. Unfortunately, the Owatonna community is mourning the loss of Karen Johnson. Karen was a fixture in the Southern Minnesota Model Airplane Club, as well as the T-Totalers Model T Club. Please know that our thoughts and prayers for strength go out to her family and friends during this difficult time. She will most certainly be missed.

This 220th installment of our show will be the last show we record on Sunday evenings. We are moving to Wednesday night recordings starting this week, so if you'd like to listen in LIVE and participate in our LIVE chat, be sure to check us out every Wednesday at 7pm CENTRAL!

This week we share what all we've been up to, a couple of new offerings from Horizon Hobby, and we get a chance to visit with our friend Frank 'Murocflyer' Geisler about a new challenge he's trying to put together. As if the Wings Across America project wasn't already epic enough, the new TransAmerica Tour scheduled for 2014 will be even MORE incredible! You're going to want to tune in to this one, for certain!

In this, our 219th installment of the our show, we change things up quite a bit from our normal routine. Due to technical problems beyond our control, we were forced to start a little later than normal, but we were able to roll with it. LoL We get an update from our good friend Eric Kendall regarding the Wings For Wishes III Montana event that is fast approaching. There are going to be some great prizes to be had by those that attend!

We also get to visit with a long-time friend, Mr. Greg Markley from West Michigan Parkflyers! His visit is timely, in that I also do a short review on the Tuff Cub that WMP is now kitting (what a great little plane!). I have to say that John Vanbaren (aka "aircontrol") did a fantastic job in the design of this plane, and WMP is supplier an awesome kit! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this one to any newb starting out fresh in the hobby!

We've got the full gang together again for this 218th installment of our show, and in this one we share what all we've been up to, including some more MultiRotor talk. We are happy that Navionflyer has made it safe and sound to his new North Carolina residence and, hopefully, Tim will get him in with the great bunch of guys that he gets to fly regularly with, We've also got some new products to talk about and some letters to share.

Oh, and let's not forget that Laine is offering up another challenge. LoL Really, Laine??

Again, if you're wondering about the title of this week's show, your mystery will be solved when you listen to this 217th installment. KarlK was unable to make it tonight, as was Navionflyer, but Tim and Laine were able to make it, so you'll get to hear all about what we've been up to. We covered lots of ground this week, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

What in the world is "Karling" you ask? Well, you'll find out in this 216th installment (and we expect you to use this term as much as possible in your day to day lives LoL). This week, we've got lots of news, links, and we even answer a few letters. We've also got the Coreman with us to share what all he's got going on over at RACores!

We gave away the last of our prizes this week, and our lucky winner was Buckley Stamps (aka Cloudsplitter). Buckley won an RACores Yak55 kit (courtesy of the Coreman) that also included a Thunderbird 9 ESC (courtesy of Castle Creations). Now here's the COOL part: Buck asked that we send the package to Eric's Wing For Wishes Montana event on behalf of him and the rest of the Crash Cast listeners! How awesome is that?! God bless you, Buckley!

In this 215th installment of our show, we get an update of the National Electric Fly-In that was held this last weekend from our buddy Steve "Vintauri" Mills. Steve had a great time and it looks as though the event was a huge success! Special thanks goes out to Vintauri for taking the time to visit with us fresh off the road from this trip.

We also did something a bit different, in that we did a "brainstorming session" on a new project we will be working on, and we are looking for YOU to participate! We are looking for the best, least expensive design, but very aerobatic Quad design that you guys can come up with for an additional "Crash's Scratchbuild Club" project. When we pick the best design I will do a Build-Along Video Series on it, crediting the designer in the video. Remember, it needs to be something that a newbie can build with typical hand tools and we plan to incorporate the typical "Blue Wonder" type motors (2712-12). We'll discuss this project a little more in depth during the next show, but start working on YOUR design NOW!

Our lucky winner this week was BrownEyedFool, taking away a nice new Castle Thunderbird 54 ESC courtesy of our good friends, Castle Creations, the manufacturers of the greatest controllers on the planet!

In this 214th installment of our show, we continue on with our "Summer Of MultiRotors/FPV" theme by visiting with Paul Baxter (aka Witespy), an avid MultiRotor pilot and the owner of ReadyToFlyQuads. Paul loves and promotes this aspect of our hobby and has some of the best deals you'll ever find on parts and accessories for your MultiRotor needs, as well as offering some great ready to fly Quads (hence the name of his business) that are high on quality, but still easy on the wallet. Best of all, when you get one of his Quads, you can rest assured that it will fly right out of the box since he tests every one he sells before boxing it up and shipping it to you! I have been flying one of my older Quads using his FLIP 1.5 board (only $15!!), as well as a complete FLIP FPV system, and I can certainly assure you that these things are NICE!

Also, we continue to exhaust our prize pool by plucking another name out of the hat. This week, Dougbo gets to add another great ESC to his collection, as he won a Thunderbird 36 courtesy of our good friends over at Castle Creations! Congrats, Doug, and thanks for your support!

This 213th installment of our little show has a LOT to offer! We had a little impromptu "Happy Birthday, Kristy" contest in addition to our weekly giveaway (Ryan B won a Castle 10amp BEC, courtesy of our friends over at Castle Creations). We also got a great report from our buddy Steve "Vintauri" Mills on the Sig Fly-In that he was able to attend this weekend, too. And finally, our special guest this week is none other than Geoff Dryer! If you're into BIG electric projects and follow the RCGroups site, then you probably already know about his incredible scratch-built 50% Clipped Wing Cub. This guy does some fine work!

So if you're wondering about the name of this 212th show, then you need to start listening to our LIVE stream on Sunday evenings at 8pm CDST. I will say, though, that MetroGTi is the one that coined this unigue title. LoL

For those of you that have been wanting more Multi-Rotor talk, well, it's starting to happen! Tim and I have been having some great success with the Flight Controller boards that we've gotten from ReadyToFlyQuads, and we are growing our skills fairly quickly learning all of the cool things these systems will provide. Best of all, they are not expensive at all! If you're looking at getting a quad in the air on a budget, you'll certainly want to listen in because I give a nie little recipe for success!

This 211th installment of our show is full of all kinds of fun stuff! The whole gang is in the workshop this Memorial Day weekend, and we get a special update from our roving reporter, Hance Andreason! He comes to us all the way from the great Northwest to give us a little update for the Wings For Wishes Washington event! We also get to talk to Clark, DougBo, and Eric, as well as Leslie who tells us a bit about how the funds they're raising benefit some great kiddos that are dealing with some really hard times. Although that event won't come to a conclusion until Monday, it looks like they are raising some great dough!

Also, we get in a fun interview with Peter Sripol, who you probably know better as "Foam And Tape" from the RCGroups Forums. We had a nice time talking RC with this young man and I'm certain you'll enjoy listening.

We gave away a couple more prizes this week, and the lucky winners were Richard "Webdragon" Cooper (CastleLink) and Doug "DougBo" Bowman (Thunderbird 18). Many thanks go out to Castle Creations for these sweet products!!

We are back in the studio this week for our 210th installment of the show. We have some listener emails, some special events thats are coming up, and we get a chance to visit with our "special" friend, Joel "MetroGTi" Dirnberger! Joel is the author of that cool little plane that Tim and I loved playing with a few weeks ago called the Blu-FO. He's concocted a few different iterations of this design, including a Night-Flyer, a "Low Rider", and even an amphibious version called the H-Blu-O. What makes Joel extra "special" is that he has even coordinated TWO club builds of this design, helping others get on that building bandwagon!

This week's show (#209) was actually recorded by KarlK and Navionflyer while Tim and I were at SEFF. I really hated missing out on this one, as I have been a big fan of the Flitetest guys since meeting them about 2 years ago at SEFF 2011, but nonetheless, the guys did a great job covering all the bases with Chad K, Josh B., and David W.

For this 208th recording of our show, the entire team is all safe and sound back from SEFF in our respective homes. Join us for talk about this year's big SEFF event where we try to share with you all of our fond memories (while they're still fairly fresh on our minds LoL). Great friends and flying made for an awesome week! Please note that we will try really hard not to harp on all things SEFF every single week, but once you attend this event, you'll understand why its so hard to NOT talk about it all the time. :)

Be sure to check out next week's show that will go up on Sunday May 12th! KarlK and Navionflyer interviewed some special guests while Tim and I were away at SEFF. We've been wanting to get them on the show for ages!

We are sorry that things didn't work out to supply you guys with a show last week, but we were just too busy playing at Hodges Field and getting ready for SEFF 2013 to kick off.

Nonetheless, we were able to get everyone all together to do a quick recording last Saturday evening (just after the big bbq dinner, but before the Night Bowling got underway). I'll warn you, though, this 207th installment of our show has poor sound quality, but it was fun recording it and maybe it will give you a little "feel" for what it's like to attend this great gathering. Also, we picked a WINNER for our Building With Foam Book Contest! The luck recipient was actually at SEFF, but we were unable to locate him to give him his prize. No worries, though. As soon as he gets me his snail mail address, I'll get it in the mail.

Our plan will be to do a better job next week summarizing the things we saw at this year's SEFF and maybe even have a few links for you guys then.

In this 206th installment of our show, we answer some listener emails, especially one very good one from Greg regarding selecting a new radio for his RC adventures. Also, we gave away a couple more prizes, and this week's winners were Korey B. (he gets a PhlatBoyz Micro Surfer Dude kit) and Ian J. (and he gets a NIB Pheonix 480 airplane kit). We have more great prizes to give away, so be listening in to our next couple of shows! Information on how to win is in this episode, and the address to PayPal your entries is THESRT10(AT)gmail.com. Remember, you don't have to be listening to our LIVE show to win!

Also, please note that most of our team will be at SEFF 2013 during the next two weekends, so there will be no LIVE show, but we plan to resume the LIVE gig again on May 5th.

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April.

In this 205th installment of our show, we get a great report from Navionflyer, who got the chance to attend the Toledo Weak Signals RC Expo this weekend. There's some new product news and discussion of some great RC craft that were there. Also, we gave away the eRC J-5 Cub that IFLYOS so generously offered up, and it was one by Todd Mezmarsic (Congrats, Todd!)

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

We're back again with another installment of our little show, and #204 is a great one! We get a great little update on some more improvements being made at our favorite flying site in Georgia from our friend Tripp. We get to hear all about that top-secret plane that Laine has been working on, and Laine and Tim give away two cool prizes to a couple of lucky entrants: Robert King won a Precision Aerobatics Thrust 40 motor, and Tom (Damage) Minnick will be the recipient of one of Laine's custom-built Li'l Cudas (Rx/battery ready!). There's still time to get in on next week's prize - an eRC J-5 Cub from Tim (paypal to THESRT10(AT)gmail.com). It's looking quite feasable that there will be a WFAIWTM in the Team Cobra camp at SEFF 2013!

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

We had a LOT of fun in this 203rd installment of our little show. Oh, and we have a special guest on this one - Mike Connor (aka BlenderBoy) from the RC Hangar Time podcast! We'll get a little insight on Mike's RC background as well as some great info on his latest passion, the Goblin 500 and 700 helicopters! Also, Laine pops on to host a special contest for our LIVE listeners where he gives away a brand spankin' new Castle Thunderbird 18 Speed Controller (won by our friend Vintauri). Be sure to listen in on this show if you didn't make the LIVE broadcast, as he and Tim will be giving away some more cool prizes in the next few weeks! Instructions are given on how to enter, and you need not be present to win (remember the email address - THESRT10(AT)gmail.com).

As for the weird name of this week's segment, I think you'll figure out what it means while listening. :)

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

The title of this 202nd show was thought up ingeniously by one of the members of our LIVE listening audience (Joel aka MetroGTi), and it really sums up our main topic this week! In this show, we'll try to provide you with some inspiration for some inexpensive ways to re-purpose some of that old Micro Gear that you may have laying around from a defunct or no longer interesting Ember, Vapor, or some other Micro plane you may have in the corner of your workshop. Oh, and we tried to give away one of Laine's "Lil Cuda" kits, but no one could guess this week's "Phrase That Pays", so we will try again on next week's LIVE SHOW. :)

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

Yep, that's pretty much all we did in our 201st show - just horsin' around. LoL We do, however, share some cool RC stuff we've found at some great prices, we give an update on the QSC Rogallo project, we share some listener emails, and we talk a bit more about the whoe"drone" situation going on in America, and how our hobby may be affected. We invite you to kick back and enjoy our ramblings for yet another week. Also, please consider stopping by our LIVE show sometime - some of our most interesting stuff has been popping up in the post-show!

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

Join us this week as Tim, Navionflyer, Karl, and I celebrate our 200 installment of the show! We share what all we've been up to this last week, as well as do a little PSA urging you guys to do your part to protect the sport that we all love. Also, we have Jim Reith from RACores on to share with us his visit last week to the WRAM show, as well as some other cool stuff he's involved with.

Jim so graciously shared one of his YAK 55 kits for us to give away during this LIVE show, and it was won by michaelkramer11! Thanks so much to Jim at RACores for this cool prize!

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

Joins us for this 199th installment of our show where we discuss all kinds of stuff relative to the RC world. We even let ol' Laine on the show towards the end, too! LoL

Be sure to tune in to our LIVE show next week (Number 200!) where we will get a WRAM show wrap-up from our buddy Jim (RACores.com), and there's also a chance we may have something to give away to one of our live-show listeners!!

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

In this 198th installment of our little show, we get a chance to visit with the fine gents from TeamBasementRC (Rod, Mike, and Yuvsky)! They share with us their goings on in the fantastic world of FPV in the Great White North, and boy, do these guys have fun! Also with us is Vintauri to share with us his visit to eFest last weekend and his most recent visit to our friends at Sig Manufacturing.

In addition to these interviews and our usual clowning around, we gave away a couple of the Flip 1.5 Multi-Rotor FC boards courtesy of our friend Paul over at ReadyToFlyQuads - congrats Coreman and Spadtrastic!

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

In this 197th installment of our show, we have the whole gang in the workshop for this LIVE recording! As well, we are pleased to have a special guest - Mr. Eric Kendall! Eric is the man behind the Wings For Wishes event that benefits the Make A Wish Foundation in the state of Montana. If you should find yourself within range of this event in August, you're certainly going to want to make plans to attend. If you are NOT able to attend, be sure to listen to this episode for instructions on how you still be able to support this great cause.

CONTEST ALERT! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

As you may have already heard, we had a problem with our recording of show 196 last evening (thanks to Microsoft turning Skype into, well, a typical Microsoft product). Since we discussed quite a few cool things, I just hated to NOT put a product out this week. That being said, this show is my attempt at a "redo" of some of what we discussed last night.

During this show we announce a new CONTEST! RCPtero has graciously supplied us with a copy of Keith Sparks' "Building With Foam" book that you can win by simply sending us a picture of what YOU would like to build (real aircraft of your 'napkin drawing') once you've learned the techniques described in the book. You can email me the info, or better yet, post it on our Facebook Fan Page. We'll take all the entrants names, toss them in a hat, and then have RCPtero draw the winner at SEFF 2013 in April. Deadline to enter is April 17, 2013. Good Luck!

In this 195th installment of our show, we finally got around to doing something we've wanted to do for a LONG time - we streamed this show LIVE! Special thanks goes out to my co-host, Karl, for helping get this junk figured out. We didn't really publicize this, though some friends on Facebook helped to get the message out. We had a few folks listen in and the report back was that everything worked just fine (Thanks go to Vintauri, Hance, MetroGTI, Cloudsplitter, PCPhil, RCPtero, and you other guys that provided feedback for this test).

We talked about the usual things we normally cover - some new stuff, some videos, and other cools things we found that pertain to this great RC hobby.

Join us next week for another LIVE show that we will do on Sunday, February 3rd, at 9pm EST HERE (if the link works correctly LoL)!

In this, our 194th show, the whole gang is together to share all kinds of RC goodness with you! We've got Multi-Rotor talk, new items we've found, we answer some letters, and if you can tolerate it, we get a bit silly in this one, too.

Join Tim, Karl, and ol' Crash for this 193rd installment of the show where we talk a bit about some BIG planes, Open Source Radio Systems and hacks, some nice looking knock-off planes, and my new Quad project that I'll be starting soon. The name for this week's show is in relation to the special event that Karl got to help out with, so you'll want to hear this story. Also, after some goading from some regular listeners, we do a real "first" for the show and get into a bit of a Second Amendment discussion (don't worry, we don't plan on doing this again anytime soon LoL).

Happy New Year! Show number 192 marks our first for 2013, and the beginning our our fifth season doing the RC podcast thing. This week, we've got Karl and Navionflyer sharing what we've been up to over the holiday break. Also, we're back with some more great news and links to some nifty-looking products that have captured our attention as of late.

As you may already know, last week's "Dear Santa" show went long, so we kept the tape rolling and we put together this "Year In Review" for you guys this week! In this 191st installment of our show (and our last for 2012) join me, Tim, Hance, and Dougbo for a short review of all of the goodness that this year has had to offer!

Thanks to all of you that have made this year so much fun, from our supporters and prize sponsors, to listeners and all you folks that make this hobby the greatest in the world!

May God bless each and every one of you this CHRISTmas, and may 2013 bring tons of RC building and flying for all!!

Wow! CHRISTmas has already rolled around again? Didn't we just celebrate it like 11 months ago??

This week, in our 190th installment, IFLYOS and I are treated to a couple of guests in the workshop - Hance and DougBo!! There's some news on the hobby front, and a couple of new items we've found to discuss, and when we get that stuff out of the way, we share a few listener's Dear Santa letters along with what WE would like to receive.

Hance held a little contest over at the RC Pilots Association Facebook Page and announced a WINNER of one of his Edge 540 or YAK 55 foamie kit, but you guys will have to wait until next week to find out who won. ;)

In this week's 189th installment, NavionFlyer and I get to visit with Mark and Trish Carew, makers of those famous PhlatPrinter machines that we all know and love. They spend some time cluing us in on all they've been up to lately, including the OpenRail linear motion system and the new OpenBuilds site where we will be able to build and share our best home-built machines that help us to enjoy our RC hobby to it's fullest!

After a very late night, I am finally getting around to writing the description and links for this 187th installment of our show. LoL

We talked about all kinds of stuff in this one, and we have TONS of links for you to peruse, including our "Spotlight Vendor" this week, AfterDarkLED - your source for premium lighting solutions for all of your RC needs!

Hey, it's that time of year where we will accept your "Dear Santa" Letters. This is a perfect time for you to hint at what you REALLY want for CHRISTmas from that significant other. Drop me a line and I'll share your wishes on an upcoming show!!

Yes, true to ourselves, we get a little off-topic again in this 186th installment of our show. Nonetheless, we get back on topic after a brief hiatus. :) This week it's me, Tim, and Navionflyer along with a specials guest - Chris Klick of RiteWing fame! Chris tells us wht all he's been up to, including the new injection-moulded Zephyrs and FPV. Also, RiteWingRC is our "Spotlight Vendor" this week, qualifying with great products, great customer support, and it's an American-based company, to boot!

For this, our 185th show, we've got a full house. Karl is away, but we have Steve "Vintauri" Mills warming his seat! Steve got a chance to do some interesting stuff last weekend and he tells us all about his action-packed weekend. Oh, yeah, there's also some letters and websites, and junk.

Sorry, gang, but I'm just too tired to finish this tonight (that's what SHE said! LoL). I wanted to get the show up for you guys that listen on your Monday morning commutes. I'll put in the show notes first thing tomorrow morning.

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Well, we got a little goofy last night, hence the name of the show. Yep, we were being quite sophomoric. LoL Anyhow, join us in this 184th installment of our show where the whole gang is present and we do our usual thing.

We are back again this week, but Tim is MIA. No worries, though, as Hance has popped on to take his place for our 183rd show. There's not been a whole lot going on in the workshop lately, but I did get a chance to fly a great little plane that Hance sent (along with another interesting item LoL) and it was quite the handful! Join us for some news on some new offerings as well as some of your letters and links.

In this, our 182nd installment, the whole crew is in the workshop discussing this and that in the RC world. We talk about some new products and discuss a couple of letters received, but the main topic this week is my synopsis of MY experiences of HHAEFI 2012. If you ever get a chance to attend this event at Hodges Field every October, you've just GOT to attend! In summation, it's like a "kinder, gentler SEFF". LoL

I would like to express my heartfelt THANKS to all of the people that took the time to wish me a Happy Birthday on the 14th, whether through email (David The Swarfer), Skype (David D.), Facebook (WAAAAY too many to list), and at Hodges (the Stahr family, the Georgia Crew, and the rest of you great folks). This was one of the greatest b-day experiences ever and you guys all ROCK!!

Well, not a very interesting title this week, but it get's it done. LoL We've got the full gang together this week and we discuss some updates, read a few listener emails, Karl shares some Heli tips, and more of our usual nonsense. :) Hey - it looks like I am going to HHAEFI!! I hope to see you there!!

It's me and the two Tims this week for our 180th episode, and we catch up on all that we've been up to since our last visit, as well as share a few things we've discovered in the hobby during the last week. We also tackle a subject we've never really talked about - setting up a new-pilot training program at your club (thanks to Doug for writing in on this!).

Quads Across America? Well, maybe not, but it doesn't hurt to try, right? LoL Join us in this 179th installment of our show where we get the opportunity to visit with one of the greatest promoters of our hobby in MY lifetime - Mr. Frank "Murocflyer" Geisler! We get a little background on Frank by exploring how it all started for him and discussing his epic Wings Across America project before getting into his latest endeavor of promoting BUILDING your own planes with his new "Model Airplane Building Clinic" over at RCG. This is a show you won't want to miss!

Okay, okay, that is a direct quote from our special guest this week. LoL Please take no offense, as ol' Crash actually uses expo these days to smooth out some of the shakes. Join us this week for our 178th installment of our little show where we share a scant bit of news, read some great letters sent in from our listeners, and visit with a long-time listener and friend of the show, Mr. Hance Andreason!

We had way too much fun recording this one, and I kinda wished I had left the recorder ON for the post-show discussion. That prolly would have got us all into some trouble, though. :)

After a nice break for Labor Day weekend with our families, we're back with our 177th installment. In this show we go over the last of the tips you guys have sent in for the SlowBipe RC Hints And Tips Giveaway. A few days ago, I finally got time to pluck our lucky winner and the video of the drawing is in the show notes below.

Thanks go out to SlowBipe for sponsoring this fun contest, Austin H, for supplying the premise of it, and to all of our listeners for so generously contributing their hints and tips that make their participation in this great sport easier! Check out SlowBipe's offerings HERE and head on over to HeadsUpRC to grab one for yourself - you won't be disappointed!

It's Crash, NavionFlyer, and Karl for this 176th show, and this one is almost all about your entries for the SlowBipe RC Hints and Tips contest. Wow! You guys are sending in some great stuff!! We also dip into the old mailbag and do our best to find a solution to a listener's dilemma - he is needing something simple to record his FPV video at his ground station from his Sony 600TVL camera, so if you guys can offer something inexpensive that's better than what we came up with, send me a link and I'll ge t it to him!

Be sure that you get in on our latest contest; it's sponsored by our good friends over at SlowBipe.com. All you have to do is email me your favorite RC Tip, or even post it on our Facebook Fan Page. At the end of August, we'll throw all of the entries into a hat and draw the winner. That lucky person wins a MiniBipe kit!!! We've had a ball reading the 45 submissions that we've received thus far!

While I think the term "Whatnot" was used only once in this 175th show, we had some lengthy dicussion on it's use by certain individuals during our pre-show discussion, so it seemed a fun name for this installment. As has been usual as of late, we talk up a few things we've found on the web, and then we continue on discussing your RC Hints and Tips for our GiveAway later this month.

Be sure that you get in on our latest contest; it's sponsored by our good friends over at SlowBipe.com. All you have to do is email me your favorite RC Tip, or even post it on our Facebook Fan Page. At the end of August, we'll throw all of the entries into a hat and draw the winner. That lucky person wins a MiniBipe kit!!! We've had a ball reading the submissions that we've received thus far!

I've got two of my buddies back in the workshop this week for our 174th installment of the show! NavionFlyer gives us an update of what all he's been up to (including some Maker Faire Detroit stuff) and IFLYOS is getting back on his feet now and doing some 3D Printing with a new machine! Of course, we also have some cool deals we've found as well as some great links on the interwebs, too! Ah, yes - and more entries to discuss for our SlowBipe Hints and Tips Contest!

Be sure that you get in on our latest contest; it's sponsored by our good friends over at SlowBipe.com. All you have to do is email me your favorite RC Tip, or even post it on our Facebook Fan Page. At the end of August, we'll throw all of the entries into a hat and draw the winner. That lucky person wins a MiniBipe kit!!! We've had a ball reading the submissions that we've received thus far!

Yes, in this 173rd installment, I am flying solo - no one is with me in the workshop this week. That's okay, though. We still have plenty of info for you, and the show this week is not NEARLY as long as last week's. LoL

There are a few news items this week, but mainly it's all about your RC Tips that you've submitted for the contest this month.

Be sure that you get in on our latest contest; it's sponsored by our good friends over at SlowBipe.com. All you have to do is email me your favorite RC Tip, or even post it on our Facebook Fan Page. At the end of August, we'll throw all of the entries into a hat and draw the winner. That lucky person wins a MiniBipe kit!!! We've had a ball reading the submissions that we've received thus far!

Yes, we really push our file limitations with our hoster on this one. I apologize up fron if our 172nd show eats up a lot of space on your listening device - we just had so much to share! We've got lots of great listener tips this week, as well as some great news around the interwebs, including another cool contest from our favorite MultiRotor forums. Also, we have the RCadvisor back with us ending this week's podcast with an explanation of How Airplanes Fly.

Be sure that you get in on our latest contest; it's sponsored by our good friends over at SlowBipe.com. All you have to do is email me your favorite RC Tip, or even post it on our Facebook Fan Page. At the end of August, we'll throw all of the entries into a hat and draw the winner. That lucky person wins a MiniBipe kit!!! We've had a ball reading the submissions that we've received thus far!

This week, it's NavionFlyer that's my co-host and we record show number 171, but this time I'm recording in the new Studio! We break it in right with some news, some letters, and our main topic this week is about some interesting videos Tim found from a guy that's building some need planes out of Dollar Tree Foam (you know, the 20" x 30" stuff you get for only a buck?).

Also, be sure that you get in on our latest contest; it's sponsored by our good friends over at SlowBipe.com. All you have to do is email me your favorite RC Tip, or even post it on our Facebook Fan Page. At the end of August, we'll throw all of the entries into a hat and draw the winner. That luck person wins a MiniBipe kit!!!

This week, the two Tims and I try to shed a little light on different ways of getting your servos actions to the control surfaces of your airplane. Yep, it's all about pushrods! Also, we announce a new contest, too! On our September 2nd show we get to give away a cool Mini SlowBipe Kit from our friends over at SlowBipe.com, so be sure you listen and get the dope on how you can enter!

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AllThingsCrash (Pics of some of the big planes at this weekend's HOTMAC Big Bird Fly-In)

First off, I want to apologize for the poor sound quality (on my track) in this 169th installment of our show. I have torn everything up in my workshop while doing this 'Studio build' and unfortunately, all of my professional-grade recording equipment is BURIED! LoL If all goes as planned, I'll be recording our next episode in the new digs and the quality I have always prided myself in should return.

This week, we take a little diversion from our normal RC aircraft discussions and delve into the world of RC Sailing, and who better to tap on this subject than our buddy and avid sailer, Grandpa Tony! This sounds like a great way to keep those thumbs (and brain) nimble on those days that are just not quite right for flying, and Tony shares with us the gear he uses and how it all works.

After last weekend off due to Field Day, Karl and I are back this week with our 168th installment. I get to give a good, in depth review of the Harbor Freight generator that I broke in last weekend, and we also bring you some various news items we've found on the interwebs, too. The RCadvisor is also back this week with discussion of a new material he's found that we would LOVE to find it's way to the model aircraft arena!

We've got lots of cool things to discuss during this 167th installment of our show, so I'm certain that you can find something of interest! We talk about FPV antennas, and flying, and building, and the changes I'm making to my FPV SlowStick, and our definition of "scratchbuilding", and Fathers Day, and the upcoming Field Day event next week, and a lot of other things. LoL Please note that the show will be "dark" next week since Tim and I will both be HAMming it up next week, but we'll be back the following week.

Well, we're back this week with our 166th installment of the show! Just as we did last week with Karl, this week we break in another new co-host that will be helping us out - my friend Tim "NavionFlyer" Walker! Tim's endeavoring into the FPV game and tells us a little about where he is with his Bixler/SkySurfer project, so he fits right in. We talk about some great investment opportunities, a new plane I'm working on, and the RCadvisor pops in again with his thoughts on Battery Maintenance, so be sure to give this one a listen.

Our 165th installment is quite full of crazy stuff, as the title kind of suggests. In this show, we have a new co-host (KarlK) warming Ron's vacant seat, and he does a nice job, too! We cover a little bit of everything this week, but I assure you (Laine, especially) that we have no recipes or other "Oprah-like" content this week. LoL Oh, and the RCadvisor has a great segment on BEC's including the differences between Linear and Switch-mode types, so if you've been in the dark with this topic, this is a great one to check out!

In this, our 164th installment of the show, we share all that we have this week on the RC Hobby. There's talk of a new plane reminiscent of an era long gone, talk of a 31 foot foamie (hear that Laine??), a Texas Fly-In hosted by some great people, a really nifty sailplane video, and some other general hobby talk. The RCadvisor is back, as well, answering some questions about a listener's Bell X1 project.

My buddy Ron will be stepping away from the mic after this episode, as his work schedule has changed and interfers with our recording schedule. But no worries, we'll try to get him back on from time to time to keep up with his RC adventures. Thanks for all your help, Ronbo!

Yeah, well you'll just have to listen to understand what this week's title is all about. I am ashamed of myself..so incredibly ashamed. In this 163rd installment, we discuss the new plane I ordered and why, what I've been burning up the sky with, and some more interesting things found on the interwebs. Heck! We even go over a few listener emails, to boot! Also, the Ask The RCadvisor segment this week is a cool discussion on V-Tails on our aircraft!

This week we offer up our 162nd podcast, and true to our normal form, we cover a lot of ground (including some interesting, but off-topic, stuff). I give some insight on a custom transmitter neckstrap I am making and we also describe a new approach to pumping fuel into your slimers (thanks, Greg!). Tim has had some fun with his new (and somewhat STOLEN! LoL) Sherline 5400 Mill by trying it out on a Mother's Day present for his wife, and Ron shares what all he's been up to while he was away from us. Also, the RCadvisor is back again this week with an insightful discussion on the different types of RC pilots (it certainly made me stop and think!).

Well, I'm back at home after a fun-filled week in Americis, GA, and after Tim and I do a little re-hash of SEFF, I get into a "dissection" of the old Mud Duckling sharing my experience with the plane (my mistakes and things I will do differently with the next rendition). I also talk a bit about a friend's radio that I saw at SEFF, and Carlos is back again with another "Ask The RCadvisor" segment (learn about choosing the perfect trainer). Oh, and we have a few news items to share, too!

While at SEFF this year, we were able to get together and discuss all of the goodness that was known as of Friday night, April 27th. I hope you enjoy our nonsense. And please excuse the less-than-optimal audio quality - hey, we were in a camper at SEFF! LoL

Hey, gang! There's been tons going on since we last visited with you, what with the Toledo Weak Signals Show and SEFF 2012 preparation. In this 159th installment, we discuss what we heard from the the big show in Toledo (neither of us were able to attend) what with a few product announcements and some great pictures a listener shared with us. And in prep for SEFF, well, you should see my workshop - it's a mess! LoL I did, however, get turned on to a great new addition to SlowBipes fleet - the new StuntBipe! In fact, you'll get to see it first-hand (and maybe even fly it) if you're attending SEFF. I was really impressed with it!

We also get another visit from the RCadvisor with a discussion on wing incidence. And hey, if you've got a few minutes to spare, you should check out a couple of very informative new videos that Carlos has released (in the links below).

Once last note: Tim and Eli are planning to pluck the winner of our RACoresMini Gremlin GiveAway sometime this week! If you cruise over to our FaceBook Fan Page, you can see a photo of my completed one. If you don't win this one, please consider ordering one from Jim. They're inexpensive, easy to build, and are a great way to get your friends into combat!

Since all three of your Crash Cast hosts are planning the pilgrimage to SEFF 2012 later this month, we thought it a good idea use this 158th installment to go over some of the preparation you might want to go through before going on a trip like this, be it a trip to your local flying field, or a long haul to an out-of-town or out-of-state-event. Also, the RCadvisor is back again with another Ask The RCadvisor segment - this time you'll get some great tips for preparing for a maiden flight on that new aircraft.

The deadline for entering our Mini Gremlin GiveAway (courtesy of Jim over at RACores) is fast approaching! All you have to do to enter is to LIKE us on our Facebook Fan Page and upload your picture of your crashed RC aircraft and you'll be entered! If you do not have a Facebook account, then you may consider emailing me (address in the show) your picture and I'll post it for you.

Also, please note that we will not have a show next week, due to our spending Easter Sunday with our families, but we'll be back the following week! Feel free to listen instead to some of our older nonsense. :)

In our 157th installment, we finish up our three-part series on safety, so now there are no excuses for accidents - we told you! LoL Also, the RCadvisor is back again this week with his second part to his series on Spins, so you'll want to hear this one to learn what you may do if you should find yourself stuck in one. Oh, yeah, there's also more of our usual banter, but I promise, no more lengthy discussion by old men fussing about our ailments. :)

In this 156th installment of the show, we'll start right off on some pain and suffering that Ron has been putting up with. Yep, we're just a couple of old guys fussing about our ailments. LoL Honestly, though, we do get into some fun RC talk, so if you want to skip through the first 12 minutes, or so, we'll fully understand. :)

There is, however, some great discussion on some of the letters we have received, as well as some of the pictures you guys have posted over on our Facebook Fan Page for our Mini Gremlin GiveAway sponsored by our buddy Jim over at RACores. We will be giving away this plane in April,and all you have to do to enter is to post your best crash picture on the Fan Page and you'll be entered in to our GiveAway. If you don't have a Facebook account, but still want to get in, just email me directly with your picture and whatever details you'd like to share, and I'll post it for you.

Oh, and you won't want to miss this week's Ask The RCadvisor segment, as Carlos starts into a two-part series on Spins and Spiral Dives. Good stuff!

Yes, that's right - three "40-somethings" out looking for a safe alternative to the "pogo". I bet that left a lot of you behind in the dust! LoL

Seriously, though, it's that time of year again where we will be blowing the dust off of our toys and making weekly pilgrimages to our favorite flying sites. Once a year we like to talk a little about safety in this hobby and we start the ball rolling in this episode where we discuss some tips for safe travel to and from your flying field. In this 155th installment, we've also got some news, as well as another great segment from the RCadvisor - this time it's a bit of a continuation on last week's tips for becoming a better RC pilot. Carlos shares a great site that details aerobatic maneuvers, as well as their "K Factors" ( level of difficulty), and how you might select the maneuvers right for you to become a more accomplished pilot.

In this 154th installment of our show, I found myself without a co-host! Never fear, though, as we have a couple of surprise guests in the workshop. Both of these gentlemen took time out of their schedules to visit the workshop and tell us about a little event that's held every year over in Perry, Georgia - The Perry Swap Meet!! Of course, we talk about a bunch of other stuff, too, but I think you'll enjoy it. Thanks so much to both guests for coming on! And if you haven't figured out who these two guys are, just download the show already!! :)

Also, our good friend Carlos, the RCadvisor, is back again this week with another fantastic segment, this time some tips on becoming a better RC pilot. Oh, and if you haven't visited RCadvisor.com, you should take a moment to head on over there, as Carlos has been cranking out tons of great articles!

Tim and I are in the workshop for this 153 installment while Ron is still away. We talk about all kinds of great stuff we've found in cyber-space, since neither of us really have had much of a chance to get much done in the realm of RC. The RCadvisor comes to the rescue, though, with a continuation of last week's Dihedral discussion, with this week's topic leaning a bit more towards the arena of Wing Sweep.

In this 152nd installment, we read some listener emails and find out everything we need to know about Gremlins! Also, the RCadvisor pops in again this week with a very informative discussion on Dihedral.

In this 151st installment of our little show, we jump all over answering some letters in the old mailbag, but the best thing about this week's show is that we have the RCadvisor back live in the workshop! Carlos has been involved with some very extensive UAV work during that last year, or so, and he sheds some light on this whole Unmanned Aerial Vehicle thing. I think that you'll find this to be one of our more interesting shows, especially the discussion on the H.A.L.E. project that Carlos has been involved with(very cool stuff!).

In one of the letters we answered on this week's show, we discuss some power system options for the Mini Intern that we are doing the Build-Along series on, as well as the option that I chose. I will be documenting several options in an upcoming video and will have links to everything I suggest in the Mini Intern Build-Along article very soon!

For our 150th show, we've got tons of great news to discuss, what with a plethora of new products and some very interesting videos and articles, to boot! We also discuss the tissue covering techniques I've been promising on our Mini Intern Builad-Along, since I was abole to get two more videos uploaded recently. A third video is also out there showing the drawing for the winner of our Mini Intern that RadicalRC let us give away. Tons of great info here, so pull up a chair and fire up that browser, since you're going to want to hit some of the links below to find out more!

Well, it seems that the allergy thing is still not letting up on ol' Crash, so for this 149th installment, we are trying something completely different. I have entrusted the show to Ron and Tim this week, and they have done an outstanding job (in spite of my attempts to distract them LoL)! They've got some new products to talk about, as well as some interesting FPV discussion, too! Also, the RCadvisor is back this week with the second part of his discussion on Pitch Stability, so be sure you don't miss this one.

Well, pretty much all we have to report this week is news from around the RC world. I got some brief flights this week on a favorite, but not much building on anything for me lately. You're still going to want to lend an ear to this 148th installment of our show since we have some fairly interesting things to share. Also, the RCadvisor is back this week with the first part of a two-part series explaning "Pitch Sensitivity".

In this 147th installment of our little show, we talk about some very cool videos, some friend's websites, some new technology, some SEFF news, and we even answer a listener's question about one of my build techniques. With all of that, we still managed to squeeze in another great "Ask The RCadviser" segment where Carlos explains some common builder mistakes.

This week, two more videos have been posted for our Mini Intern Build-Along series, so if you're building along with me, grab your kit and get started on that fuselage! Also, don't forget to LIKE us on FaceBook and post a picture of you and your favorite RC plane for your chance to WIN a Mini Intern kit, courtesy of our friends over at RadicalRC!

Happy New Year!! After a two week hiatus, we are "back in the saddle again"! Tune in for some news, banter, and another RCadvisor segment this week. Also, the Mini Intern Build-Along is underway now with the first three videos released covering the introduction to this project as well as a two-part series on building the wing for this plane.

Well, how about that? Another year has just about escaped us! In this 145th installment, we review all of the fun we've had this year, as well as reveal some of our shortcomings (well, Crash, anyway. LoL). This week we have a neat surprise from the RCadvisor, and then we share our CHRISTmas Wishlists along with letters to Santa from Colin, Tony, and Gary. Oh, and one last thing: please check out Tim's plane pictures on our Facebook Fan Page and see if you can help Tim identify two of his recent aircraft acquisitions.

Tony O. has only a simple wish this year, Santa. He just wants to have a look at your list of all the girls that made your Naughty List. ;)

Little Timmy would really like to have a new airplane kit that's kind of retro - something like the Cleveland PlayBoy Senior. Santa, I hafta to say, I'm not really sure Timmy has been that good this year. Something about too much jar, whatever that means.

Ron really needs something extra special for all the hard work he's done this year. He's really been wanting something like a TroyBuiltModels 30cc SBach with all of the trimmin's to go with it. Of course, he can always use some stocking stuffers like batteries and servos and such.

In this 144th installment of our show, we take you through a simple exercise to find an optimal power system for the Electrifly Cosmic Wind ARF. I am looking forward to getting this airplane in the air, as it looks like it may be quite fast! We also share some cool things found on the web, as well as clue you in on how you can WIN a Mini Intern Kit from our friends over at RadicalRC.

Remember, next week is our End-Of-Year, CHRISTmas show, so if you have a CHRISTmas Wishlist that you would like us to share on that show, email it to me at the address given during the lead-out at the end of each show.

You can enter for your chance to win the RadicalRC Mini Intern airplane kit (like what we are building in our soon-to-be-released 3rd Build-Along Series) by simply 'liking' our Facebook Fan Page and uploading a picture of you with your favorite RC Model(s)! One lucky entrant will be selected at random around the end of January 2012 and will win the kit offered up by our friends at RadicalRC. No purchase of any kind is necessary, and only one entry per person is allowed. Good luck!!

As 2011 starts winding down to a close, we finally get a chance to catch up with our buddies (Mark and Trish Carew) over at PhlatBoyZ HQ in this 143rd installment of our show. They've had quite a busy year this year and yet they just keep plugging away on new manufacturing solutions that we can all look forward to! (Remember, if you've been contemplating purchasing one of the fine pieces of equipment from the PhlatBoyz (Original PhlatPrinter, PhlatPrinter III, or the PhlatFormer), be sure to enter Coupon Code "CRASHCAST" to get $25 off your order! Please note that this offer ends when 2011 is over.)

Additionally, Ron talks a bit about the RadicalRC Flightbox that he's started putting together, I share some news about a very interesting FPV plane I found and the prize I won over at XtremeFlyer, and the RCadvisor is back with a segment on servo end points!

A special THANKS! goes out to our friend (wishing to be known simply as an "Anonymous Builder") that donated the last amount of money needed to make TheCrashCast completely "listener supported" in 2012. A total of twenty four of your folks took care of us in short order. We will try our absolute best to make it worth your funds in the new year. God Bless you all!!

During this 142nd installment of the show, you'll learn all about Ironing Boards and how they may pertain to our hobby (kinda cool, really). Ron shares some flying he got in during the last week; Tim tells us what he's been able to accomplish with his Mud Duck, and I make excuses as to why I've not really accomplished much of anything. LoL Oh, and our RCadvisor pops in to answer questions about servo and receiver compatabilities.

As we prepare to embark on our 3rd Build-Along (Radical RC's Mini Intern Kit), I discuss some considerations and preparation for building a kit.

Remember, December 18th is the day we record our annual CHRISTmas show, so if you would like me to read your letter to Santa on the show, be sure to email me a copy!

Strange title, right? I think it's aptly named though, as I currently appear to be stricken with some sort of flu-like bug, and the entire recording of our 141st show saw me swinging from the chills to just absolutely burning up! LoL But hey, without a little sickness now and then, how can we possibly appreciate good health? I apologize for being late getting this installment posted. :)

We've got some great news items this week, and we also answer some listener emails. The RCadvisor is back this week to discuss how you might see "porpoising" with that correctly balanced model.

Our 140th installment brings me and Tim to the ol' workshop this week (Ron's traveling on business) to discuss news in the RC world, some great deals, and another chance for some free loot! The RCadvisor talks about those crazy Canards, and we announce our 3rd Build-Along project - this time a KIT build!

If you've been contemplating purchasing one of the fine pieces of equipment from the PhlatBoyz (Original PhlatPrinter, PhlatPrinter III, or the PhlatFormer), be sure to enter Coupon Code "CRASHCAST" to get $25 off your order! Please note that this offer ends when 2011 is over.

Boy, this 138th installment is just full of all kinds of advice! We've got some news, a continuation of our "Intro To RC Flight" series, and the RCadvisor shares some tips on increasing the efficiency of your power system. Heck, we even share some tips for dealing with those "over-age" Trick-or-Treaters tomorrow night! :)

In this 137th installment of our little show, we discuss some new technology on the horizon (no pun intended LoL), we share a couple of letters from our listeners, we get another Ask The RCadvisor segment in, we continue on with our "Intro To RC Flight" series, and best of all, we have a special guest in the shop for some Hodge Hounds All Electric Fly-In (HHAEFI) coverage!

In an effort to help our friends just starting out in the great sport of RC Aviation, we are getting back to the basics with this 136th installment of our show. Our "Intro to RC Flight" series will most likely span a few shows, with this first show covering some of the things you'll want to think about before even making that first purchase. As seasoned pilots, it is easy to overlook some of the basic answers you guys may be looking for, so please feel free to drop us an email if there is anything in particular that you are needing.

Also in this show is another "Ask The RCadvisor" segment, as well as Tim telling us about his new toy! Hmmm... Bracket races at SEFF 2012? We'll just have to see! :)

Are you a redneck? If you're not sure, you will be after you listen to this 135th show! Tim's back with us this week to share his adventures at the First Annual "E-Nall", as well as the hardships that fell upon him afterward. We've got a little news, some upcoming events, and another great RCadvisor segment this week. We hope you enjoy our updates from this less-than-productive week.

Well, not exactly, but I think you'll get the connection when you listen to our 134th installment. LoL Join me and Ron as we answer your questions and share some news. We even have th RCadvisor back this week to discuss some current and cell count considerations.

Okay, so there's no clever show title this week. I just couldn't think of anything that could possibly sum up this show since we talked about all kinds of stuff. Join us as we answered some emails, cover a few things in the news, and listen to me whine a bit more about the weather. There is some interesting info, however, because the RCadvisor pops in and tells us a bit about how motor "cogging" may or may not affect a motor's performance.

In the Virginia area and looking for a cool event to attend? The FunTime Virginia Aero-Nuts are having a Fun-Fly on October 15th (rain date is October 22nd). You can get directions to the field HERE. I expect details to hit the club's website soon!

In this 132nd installment, we share some more great RC goodness found on the interwebs, some letters we've received, and some elaboration on my DIY hot-wire power supply. Carlos is back again this week with another great RCadvisor segment, too!

In this 131st installment of our show, Tim is back with a thorough report of the RCAE event that he attended last week. This is certainly an event that I am going to have to include in my schedule next year! In addition to our normal banter we include some news, a great tip on making those pesky Multi-Rotor power distribution harnesses, a cannon for retrieving airplanes from trees, and the RCadvisor is back again with another segment.

It's me and Ron in the workshop this week, and we've got some great news! It seems that our buddies over at PhlatBoyZ are bringing the Original PhlatPrinter out of retirement. If you've ever wanted to use CNC to help you cut out your foam planes in short order, this machine is what you want. You see, this economical machine is what started all the CNC rage in the RC Industry!

We also discuss a neat video, some cool kits you can build and fly on the cheap, and we even get another visit from the RCadvisor!

The whole crew is back in the workshop this week for our 129th installment! There's talk of some new products, new websites, some great videos, and some cool upcoming events. Even the RCadvisor is back this week, too!

After a two week vacation break, we are finally back! In this 128th installment, we'll give you an update on our adventures, answer some emails, and share some news. The RCadvisor is also back with us to share a little insight on motor Kv ratings and how magnet strengths may play a part on Kv values, too.

In this show we also discuss a Benefit Fly-In for Mr. Brian Epperson. I am unable to get the image to properly post here, so please head on over to AllThingsCrash to see the flyer and consider lending a hand!

Well, all three of your hosts are back in the workshop this week for our 127th installment. And here's something cool - now ALL of us are licensed Amateur Radio Operators! Tim was the veteran as an Extra Class operator; Ron got his General Ticket last week, and I got MY General Ticket yesterday. Woot! Now I can continue on with the QSC FPV project.

In this week's show we'll share some new RC products on the market, some interesting sites, and a new contest where you can win a neat prize package!, Also, the RCadvisor joins us again this week answering the question of whether or not an all-American-made electric ARF can be assembled. Hmmm....

In our 126th installment, ol' Crash expresses a change of heart in his opinion of classic airplane. The GWS Slow Stick has turned out to be a pretty nice little airplane! There's some discussion on the QSC FPV project, the weather, some flying, and some general news. The RCadvisor is back again this week, too!

As the title suggests, we cover all kinds of ground in this 125th offering, including robots! LoL There's an update to my FPV project, and we talk about some new videos, as well as a great contest going on this month. The RCadviser is also back this week with the second of his two-part discussion on batteries.

You have the full crew again this week for our 124th installment, and we've got plenty to talk about! Tim tells us about his participation in last week's Amateur Radio Field Day, as well as his first flights on his new TriCopter. Ron's having great results with his new charger and has been draining some electrons, and I have been busy researching some interesting solutions for hauling my planes and gear around to the field and to out of town events. I've even got another FPV update for my "QSC FPV RIG" and share what plane I'll be starting with, as well as how I'm considering seeing video on the ground. The RCadviser is back again this week, too, with the first part of a two-part series on batteries!

Well, it's official - I've begun the process of getting an FPV plane in the air! I'll tell you all about the preliminary equipment that I've ordered and share a little about how I'm going about my adventure legally and following our AMA's guidelines. I've even started the wheels in motion for getting my Amateur Radio Tech-level license! Additionally, we share some cool things found on the interwebs as well as some listener emails, and we even have the RCadvisor back for another segment.

If you have been interested in getting one of our bare Pro Mini-based QSC Interconnect boards for your Multi-Rotor project, we have 8 of them in stock for only $25 each shipped (we've qualified a new supplier that's a little cheaper). If you want one, please email my buddy John directly and he'll tell you how you can get one - JBernard810ATgmail.com.

In this week's installment (our 122nd), Tim, Ron, and I discuss a plethora of links to some cool stuff we've found in the last week - some are for products and some are for some great informative sites you'll probably want to bookmark. Additionally, I read some letters we've received. Our resident RCadvisor (Carlos Reyes) is taking a few weeks off, but he'll be back soon!

While Ron is out enjoying a company picnic with his family and coworkers, Tim and I handle this 121st installment. No worries, though - the banter is bountiful, as we have a couple of guests in the workshop this week! John is in from Florida to talk about some of the new gadgets we're trying out in the Multi-Rotor arena, and my buddy Bob makes his debut on the show to tell us about his new BIG quad and the flying wing he and I built this wekend. Cool stuff!

In our 120th installment, we talk about build projects for the kids, the "Charging Cube" I am working on, checking your model's speed with an iPhone app, a free 3D CAM solution, LED strips cheap, and Carlos answers a trick question. Also, I do a little review on the new Radical RC Stinger Quad that I built this week.

Tim is back in the workshop for our 119th installment and he imparts some impressions of his visit to the Joe Nall event two weeks ago, as well as sharing a Teensie bit of information on a new plane he's built and flown recently.The RCadvisor is also in the shop this week to discuss some considerations on horizontal stabilizor design.

We get an opportunity to review a couple of items for you this week. If you've been wanting to try your hand at some Aerial Videography, you're in luck as I review two inexpensive keychain cameras from a couple of our favorite suppliers. Also, I tell you about a must-have gadget for your field box for checking the voltage on your LiPos before you fly!

In our 117th show, Ron and I ramble on about all kinds of cool stuff! We discuss what we've accomplished this last week, a new QuadCopter I've just about completed, some new Flight Stabilization System boards you can order, some new capabilities a friend of ours has added, and even a really inexpensive camera I just ordered! Oh yes, we have an Ask The RCadvisor segment this week, too! We covered so much ground this week that I honestly haven't a clue what we could have left to talk about next week! LoL

In our 116th installment, we delve into some of the lighting systems we are using in our Night-Flying airplanes. Setting up a Night-Flyer is surprisingly easy to do, so if you've ever thought you might like to try this out, now is the time get one ready to go!

Our 115th installment has us again babbling about SEFF. We are safe and sound now in our respective homes, but our minds are still reeling from this incredible event, so please indulge us as we cover the events of the last day, including SEFF Night Bowling and significant adult beverages. LoL

Our 114th installment has all three of your hosts together for the first time. We all piled into Bob's camper, fired up the ol' laptop, and attempted to give you our impression of SEFF live from Hodges Field (well, it was live when we recorded it LoL). If you listen carefully, you may hear the generator running in the background, as well as the occasional Ritewing fly-by, as my noise filter just couldn't get it all.

Thanks to every one of you that went out of your way to make us all feel so welcome. This was, by far, the greatest event that I have ever attended and will be making plans to do it again next year!

Well, gang, we are headed to SEFF this weekend! We didn't want to leave you without your podcast "fix" this week though, so we got together for a brief recording. Our 113th show is a short one, and there's no Ask The RCadvisor segment this week, but we hope to make up for this week's shortcomings with next week's show. Also, I am planning to make an effort to share lots of pictures from this event through my Twitter account (provided there is sufficient cellular coverage), so be watching!

It's been a busy week for all three of your hosts as we are preparing for our week of fun in Georgia. Nonetheless, we get together for this 112th installment of the show to talk about some new offerings that have popped up (some are just totally unbelievable! LoL) and a conversion that Ron has been considering. Additionally, the RCadvisor is back this week to discuss another publication that may help you understand these models we fly.

For our 111th installment, this week it's just me, but I have a guest in the workshop! My friend John joins me and we discuss our custom Wii MultiCopter Interconnect board. As you probably know, this board goes far to tame the wiring mess that is inherent in the Flight Stabilization System for our Multi-Rotor projects, and we've already shared the necessary files so that you can order them yourselves. However, if you do not want to order the minimum order of three boards from the manufacturer, we will start coordinating group orders this week so you can order less than three - be watching for the article to pop up on AllThingsCrash this week with instructions on how you can get in on this!

Albeit a bit somber, I take an opportunity to say goodbye to my dear friend Dennis who lost his fight with Cancer last week. If you would like to send a card or letter to his wife Anne, please email me and I'll provide her address. You can also share your kind thoughts on the Online Memory Book, as I am certain that the family would find it uplifting to hear from all of Dennis' online friends.

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1.4a Files (same as 1.4, just a little better pin spacing and layout for multiple sensors)

So this week, it's just me and Ron in the workshop for episode #110. We do a little reminiscing and discuss bearing replacement in nitro motors and give a status update on the QSC TriCopter project. Wow! This year's Scratch-Build Club project has turned into more work than last year's design! LOL Bear with us, though - we're almost done!

Join us next week, as we are expecting to have the information ready so that you can order your board kits directly from us so you can avoid that "bird's nest" of wires! Also, be watching AllThingsCrash this week for the setup and configuration information for the FSS.

In our 109th installment of the show, we talk a bit about electric power systems, especially how they apply to designs like our QSC TriCopter that we are building for this years Scratch-Build Club project. We actually have two systems that John and I have tried and we like them both. Also, the RCadviser discusses issues that are the real root cause to crashes.

Last year we kicked off Crash's Scratch-Build Club with a design of my own, the eQSC. The project was aimed at helping first-time builders successfully build a great flying model via easy-to-follow instructional videos, plans, and templates. This year, we're making this an annual event by jumping in on the Multi-Rotor craze with comprehensive resource materials (plans, templates, documents, and videos) so that ANYONE can build their own Quick, Simple, and Cheap TriCopter! We're going to kick it off this week in our 108th installment by talking all about the airframe!

Also in the episode, the RCadvisor gives us the low-down on Lipo safety and, of course, we talk about a bunch of other stuff. :)

In this 107th show we get to talk with Greg Drusjack, owner of Mud Duck Aviation. If you've been in the hobby for any real length of time, then you no doubt know all about the iconic "Ducks" that were designed by Tom Chipley. Over the years, the Mud Ducks have been described as "beautiful", "so ugly they're beautiful", "just down-right goofy", and even "what the Heck!". Whatever you may think of them personally, though, you'll agree that they are a must-have staple for any hangar. Don't believe me? Just build one and take it to your local field and see if you can find ANYONE without a smile on their face when they see it. LOL

In this 106th release of our show, Tim and I continue on with our discussion from last week regarding "Unconventional Tools". Also, the RCadvisor tells us about using Expo in our radios for the throttle channel (something I honestly never thought of doing, but will certainly check out!), and we have a special guest in the workshop to talk with us about an inexpensive flight stabilization system for our multi-rotor designs.

In this week's installment we'll share some pictures and videos sent in from some of our listeners, and then discuss some tools we use that were not necessarily manufactured with the purpose of RC in mind. Also, the RCadvisor is back with another segment and you get still another update on my TriCopter project (it's only a ball-link away from flying!).

This week we discuss perhaps the hottest product announcement this quarter - the release of a new flavor of Spektrum's DSM technology. Was it the "J" standard like what Futaba has with their FASST system that I predicted quite some time ago? It doesn't look like it. Spektrum continues the love with their release of the new DX10T transmitter with a form factor reminiscent of what the folks in Europe have enjoyed for many years. In addition to these discussions, we'll talk about some listener emails, the BluWing Tim is getting at SEFF, and the RCadvisor discusses the use of digital servos with FM transmitters.

In our 103rd show we delve into a couple of product reviews! After sharing a couple of listener emails, we'll tell you all about Ron's new Hyperion Sniper and my SlowBipe that I've been trying to spotlight for a couple of weeks now. Also, there's a pretty thorough update on my TriCopter project, and the RCadvisor is back again this week for some continued discussion on finding an optimal Center Of Gravity (CG) for your plane.

This week we dip into the ol' mailbag to share some great emails we've received and answer a listener's question about batteries. We also share some cool video links and a great servo database I found while researching a modest-priced tail-roto gyro servo I've been needing for my helicopter. As well, the RCadvisor is back with another informative segment, too!

We are smack in the middle of building season here in the states, so it seems as good a time as any to have our annual safety discussion to help our new pilots (and perhaps even some seasoned ones) to stay safe while enjoying this great sport. In this 101st installment we'll discuss safety in the workshop, safety while transporting your toys, and even some safety at your flying site. Remember, it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye! LOL

Interesting title for a podcast, huh? It's the name of a children's song my kids like on the XM Kids channel on satellite radio, and I found it fit this week's show. This show starts the THIRD year of this podcast; this is our 100th installment (i.e., TRIPLE digits); this week we add a new THIRD person to our team. See what I mean? LOL If you've heard this song before, congratulations - you are now singing it in YOUR head.

Happy New Year! In this show we'll introduce my buddy Ron, we'll discuss the loot we got for CHRISTmas recently, we'll get another Ask The RCadvisor segment in, and we'll talk a bit about our resolutions for this year.

Sometimes an hour is just not enough time to cover all of the materials we want to, so in this week's 99th installment we'll pick up where we left off with last week's show.

Did you get some really cool swag for CHRISTmas? If so, SEND ME SOME PICS! LOL

With this show, we bring 2010 to a close. May each and every one of you enjoy a happy, healthy, and safe New Year, and may 2011 off you more properity than you know how to handle. We'll be back in a week, or two, with our 100th episode! Woot!!

Hey, gang! I'm traveling today enroute to the grand state of Michigan to visit my family for CHRISTmas (wish me luck! LOL). Tim and I were, however, able to make some time to discuss some of the things that made 2010 a great year for us. There have been lots of great events; we've enjoyed many successes and accomplishments, and there have been too many new products hit the market this year to possibly cover (but we sure try!). We hope you enjoy this 98th installment. :)

This will be my last opportunity to wish you all the best for this holiday season. I hope that you all remember the "reason" for the season, and may Santa bring you all of the goodies on your lists!

In this 97th installment, I interview the PhlatBoyZ one last time for 2010. Join us as we look at the evolution of their product line this year and try to peer just a bit into the future! You may notice that there's no Dorsal in this podcast. I am sorry to have to report that he's been stricken with some medical problems that prohibit him from doing the show. What a crummy time of the year to be down! Dennis, I'll be thinking some good thoughts for your speedy recovery, bud!

PhlatForum (The place to find all the cool stuff we discuss this week)

Oopsie! Our show this week ran a little long and I totally forgot to mention an addendum to our "Dear Santa" list that we talked about last week! Our buddy and long-time listener, RCDude07, has a few really nice things on his CHRISTmas list...

Dear Santa,

I'm a newlywed and new home owner this Christmas, so you know I don't have a lot of money and time to enjoy my hobby. So if you could give me more time in the week to fly and more money to spend, that would be awesome! However, I'd really like to have the Spektrum DX8, Blade mSR BNF, Ultra Micro Beast, and/or the new Ultra Micro X Extra 300 BNF.

As nice as those would be, I'd even settle for a field box, glow fuel, engine starter, glow plug, battery charger, and tools. As you know I'm on my own now for R/C flying and I don't have the support tools. After years of sharing with my dad as I grew up, I didn't realize how much was needed!

I've been good. I try to help all I can via RealFlight sessions, while at the field, flying at the local park, and on all the forums. So I think I deserve something from my list.

Well, the Holiday Season is upon us and, after our personal updates, Dennis, Tim, and I each share what's on our wishlists to Santa this year (as well as some listener lists, too). Additionally, you'll hear me talk about cutting MDF on my new Phlatty, you'll hear about some new feats in the full-scale aviation arena, and the RCadvisor will tell us about how we'll know when our design project goals have been fulfilled.

We hope you have had a great year this year and are ready for eating LOTS of milk and cookies during your trip around the world this CHRISTmas. I hope you're not working those elves too hard!

Leo wants a brand new HK600GT helicopter to take his skills to the next level. Santa, would you happen to know a good, reasonably priced power system for one of these helis? Maybe your elves will know, huh. He would also enjoy someone putting in a local hobby shop in the St Augustine Florida area.

Hance just wants some warmer weather so he can fly more, so if you should happen to bump into that Jack Frost character, could you ask him to lay off with the cold weather just abit? If not, he could prolly use some coal in his stocking to help him stay WARM! :)

Dennis has been a really good boy this year and would really like an E-Flite Blade mSR to help him get into helicopter flying. Oh, and if it's not too much to ask, could he also get an FPV system? That would be so cool!

Little Timmy has also been good and would LOVE to have a Radian Pro, an R/C Ultralight from like one of THESE or maybe even one of THESE , and maybe even a 108" Mud Duck from Mud Duck Aviation.

In our 95th installment, we discuss our friend's new Micro Yak and and then break off into some MultiRotor discussion (Yep, I've been bitten by the bug!). Also, the RCadvisor shares with us some great information on making aerodynamic struts and braces (both decorative and strengthening) for our larger projects.

Next week, we will be talking about what we will be putting on our CHRISTmas lists to Santa this year, and you're invited to participate, too! Just drop me an email (crash.hancock AT gmail.com) and tell us what you'd like to get this year and we'll read the letters on next week's show. Not a bad way of letting your friends and relatives know what you'd like to get, eh? (wink wink)

Boy, we talked about quite a bit in this 94th installment! We cover some pre-holiday sales, where to get my SketchUp Basics DVD, a cool steal on a used PhlatPrinter, some contests, some wicked-cool RC Kites, another new offering from E-Flite, and the RCadvisor is back this week with some talk on battery technology.

Even though it's been a CRAZY week around my place, we've got our 93rd show here for you! There's some info on driving buses, shooting video, a123 batteries, and we have a special visit from our buddy and fill-in cohost, IFLYOS! Also, if you've been wanting to snag a copy of my SketchUp Basics for the PhlatPrinter CNC DVD Tutorial, there's info in this 'cast on how to order your copy today!

Some "technical difficulties" with the first recording lead to having to re-record this week's show. Nonetheless, I think you'll find some good information in this 92nd installment. I've got some videos for you to check out, some more contest information, some new places to get some great products that are made right here in the good ol' USA, and our RCadvisor sheds some light on the branding of some of the products we love.

We're back again this week with a little more talk about the Micro Airplane scene. After flying my new Ultra Micro 4-Site a bit, I am lovin' it! We also discuss E-Flite's latest announcement a bit - The UMX Extra 300! This little plane looks to be BIG on performance and it looks like E-Flite has another winner on it's hands.

Oh, yeah - eventhough I was unable to attend the 3D Hobby Shop OktoberFest Fly-In in Austin this weekend (a true shame, since I was IN Austin!), I got a few notes to share from my buddy Ron, that WAS there.

In our 89th session, we talk about batteries, ESC's, Spektrum AR6100's, a little more about my playing with RealFlight G5.5 (boy, do I LOVE Dynamic Slope Soaring!), and my official entry into Micro RC Flight with the Micro 4-Site I got for my birthday! Also, thanks to Hobby People, we've got some more STEALS to talk about this week!

In our 88th airing, we talk about a bunch of stuff, including some new items coming out, another great contest, some great used equipment for sale CHEAP, and a BIG video project that I worked on this past week. We hope you enjoy it!

After editing this 87th installment, I am ashamed to hafta say that the pace is REALLY slow! LOL I apologize for this - very little sleep can have this affect. Nonetheless, we talk a bit about how RC has made an appearance on television this past week, some new offerings from Hobby Lobby that are certain to be a hit, as well as speculate what might be going on with the Ultra Micro 4-Site.

It's been two months since we've had a chance to visit with the PhlatBoyZ (Mark and Trish Carew) so what better time to get an update from them than right now when they're on the cusp of releasing their latest piece of CNC equipment - The PhlatPrinter MK3! Most of you guys that have been following the progress of this long-awaited jewel have a pretty good idea of what it will look like and the kind of things it will do, but in this 86th installment we get into some of the latest improvements to the electronics package and workflow that will be implemented in it. Believe it or not, (as if the PhlatBoyZ hadn't already made CNC easy enough) they are making it even EASIER for the rankest of beginners to learn how to use!

It's been a really tough week for me and this show stinks of it! LOL After some off-topic discussion, we talk about some HITS that I've found on the interwebs (some of which I have included on my Steals Of The Week), a MISS that I would be concerned about gambling money on, and a RANT that I've harbored for way too long. I apologize in advance if you find that this 85th installment is too far off the mark - even for me!

No, we're not talking about the "X" planes project that was started in the '40's. In this 84th installment of TheCrashCast, we have the honor of visiting with Mr. James Karpy of Millennium RC - makers of the SSX and MicroSSX series of planes! I also get to respond to a few letters I've received from around the world. Are you an avid RC enthusiast that is NOT in the United States? If so, please drop us an email and share how YOU enjoy this great sport in YOUR part of the world.

In this 83rd show, we do a little "call-back" to some older material that we have some updates for (otherwise, not a whole lot going on LOL). I was able to get my Millennium RC MicroSSX finished and maidened, so I do a quick review of my experience with this cool little (and I MEAN little) plane.

In this 82nd installment we discuss an exciting new product from Horizon, a potential solution for people with module-based JR radios that want 2.4ghz without using the Spektrum module, a DIY project for people wanting use use a hot-wire system instead of an X-acto, and the RCadvisor explains Carlos' Power Rule!

This week we talk about some cool things discovered on the interwebs (lost plans found, LED tutorials, CNC information, etc,), some letters I've received, and a great Old Timer design that I contributed to.

Is a PhlatPrinter CNC machine just a bit outside of your budget right now? Well, here are the links that I shared with Tim to inspire the build of a 'manual control' hot wire cutter ti make it easier to cut out those foamies:

Just like clock-work, we're back with an 80th installment this week, but alas, it's just been so stinkin' hot that we just don't have a lot of RC talk this week. If you know us, though, you'll know that both Dorsal and I are really into CNC machines to support our respective RC 'habits'. I spent some significant time in the workshop on a mission to discover more about these great machines and how they operate. Tune in as we explain the "Right-Hand Rule", as well as how I suggest that the PhlatScript might be improved for use with the upcoming PhlatPrinter MK3 machine and other such Overhead-Gantry systems.

We also have some other stuff, including a visit from the RCadvisor and also some great pictures of a listener's completed e-QSC! Have you completed your e-QSC from this summer's Scratch-build Club? If so, get your pics to me by August 15th so that you can be eligible to win a free power system!!

We're back this week for our 79th show, and this time we've got a guest in the workshop - Mr. Greg Markley from WMParkFlyers. During our visit with Greg, we get a little insight as to how he's creating and painting the kits he sells, as well as some new kits that will be coming soon to his site.

Lots of fun stuff in this 78th installment! Dorsal won a Millennium RC Micro SSX from RCRN, I've got a mess of Mercury Adhesives to try out, and the PhlatBoyZ are GIVING away a PhlatPrinter MK3 kit! Also, I talk at length (don't I always? LOL) about some options for club Pylon Racing, including the Slipso 400 that I am currently building.

On another note, if you are building your e-QSC from our Scratch-building Club, be sure you send me pics of your finished plane by August 15th so we can enter you in to our little giveaway of the motor and esc combo!

This week we get to catch up with the PhlatBoyZ, Mark and Trish Carew, to learn of the progress on the latest PhlatPrinter design, the MK3. This new machine is getting very close in transition from prototype to final product, and the list of features is mind-boggling! Just when you think that the PhlatBoyZ concept of "Quality CNC for the average Joe" can't get any better, IT DOES!

A few things contributed to the name of this 76th show, but you'll have to give it a listen to understand the primary reason...

The e-QSC project finally comes to a close this week with a total of thirteen videos shot and uploaded to YouTube, including the maiden flight of the low-winged 'sport' version. Have you been building along with me? If so, submit photos of your finished project to me (via email) by no later than August 15th, 2010. I'll post all photos received to AllThingsCrash so that our listeners can view them and vote for their favorite. If your plane is chosen as "Listener's Choice", I'll send you a motor and ESC (the ones I specified for use on this plane) for your next project! Remember, if you should have a question that's not adequately answered on the PDFS or in the videos, don't hesitate to email me.

In this 75th installment (75 already??), after we get a few little news items out of the way, we get to hang out a bit with fellow PhlatClub member Shaun "3Dmon" Frank. We learn that Shaun, a capable 3D pilot as well as apt RC Aircraft designer, has created a website for the sole purpose of sharing his wares with the world!

Additionally, I've uploaded videos #9 and #10 of the e-QSC build where I cover some pushrods information, mounting the wing to the fuselage, and building and mounting the empennage. Have you started YOUR e-QSC yet?

After last week's LONG weekend trip I'm finally back in my workshop with Dorsal joining me for our 74th installment. Tune in for some reflection of last weekend's fun, talk of a new RC-based forum, another visit from The RCadvisor, and talk of the fuselage build for the e-QSC.

What a busy week it's been! In this 73rd installment, I'll tell you about it, as well as a cool event I attended. Next week we'll get back with the RCadvisor and the e-QSC build, but in the mean time I hope you enjoy my tales and these cool links:

It's been a busy week in the workshop! LOL Please join us this week for some information on a couple of upcoming events and news on some new products now available. Our buddy, the RCadvisor (Carlos), is backagain this week to discuss the potential use of Carbon in place of balsa parts, too.

The meat of this week's broadcast? Well, the Scratch-building Club has officially started! This week, we build the wing for the e-QSC! The total PDF Plans and Templates package is available on my site, and the first four video tutorials to help you along are on YouTube (links below).

Additionally, I have created a new "Listener's Stuff" section to the support site (AllThingsCrash.com) so that I have a place to show off the photos of the cool stuff you guys send in to me! If you've got an interesting build you want to share with everyone (whether it's a balsa or foam build), send in your pics and I'll get them posted!!

In this 71st installment, we discuss Dorsal's progress and newest acquisitions, a cool site I found (cardboard? REALLY?), Larry's Blue Foam Wonder (as featured in Park Pilot magazine!), the RCadvisor talks a bit about scaling down airplanes, and I offer up a couple more great suppliers of balsa kits (for Corey from last week's show).

As well, the cat is out of the bag! I've been kicking around the concept of online tutorials to help more people discover the magic that is balsa, but Fred (a very talented balsa builder) lit the fire beneath me so we're off. It's gonna be a great summer!!

If your budget allows, pick up a small sheet of 1/32" ply, too. It's great for strengthening!

Buying the sizes I've shown above, you'll have some scrap left over. I actually used quite a few 3" wide planks, but rather than make the list too confusing, I've just shown 4" stock. It's better to have some left over for another project than to be short and have to postpone your building session!

If you do NOT have a local hobby shop to get this stuff from, head on over to one of my favorite foam vendors that now sells balsa at very reasonable prices - RCFoam!

In our 70th show, we dip into the ol' mailbag and share some listener emails. We talk a bit about engine tuning, some "real" kit suggestions, and some Desktop CNC options. Also, Carlos tells us about some things to consider when doubling the size of a model. Oh, and is there a hint in the air of something new and cool on the horizon? Hmmm....

After a long time without one, we're back with the PhlatBoyZ for an update on the state of things in PhlatLand. In this 69th installment you'll learn what's in stock, what's beeing repurposed for in-house production, and what's on the horizon, so be sure to tune in! Fear not, fellow RCadvisor fans, Carlos will be back again next week to unravel another RC Mystery.

It's been another busy week around here, but I've managed to squeeze in a couple of RC-related activities! First off, in this 68th installment I do a Mini Review on the PhlatBoyZ "PhlatFormer" Vacuum Forming Machine and then I tell a little about the SPAD e-PBF's I'm working on for SPADFest 2010. Do you have a "Spektrumized" 8103, 9303, or one of the 10 channel JR radios with a loose Spektrum module? If so, you'll certainly want the dope in this episode!!

It's been a slow week on the RC front for me, but some airborne adventures were had when I took the family out for some kite flying at our local Kite Festival. My PhlatFormer arrived earlier this past week (with a couple of surprises in the box, too!), as well as my big order from HeadsUpRC, so you'll hear a bit about that, too!

While the title of this 66th installment is silly, the actual topic is no laughing matter. Please make certain that you're flying safely and responsibly.

Also in this show there's discussion of the SPADFest 2010 event, some new gear I purchased and the projects I intend to put it in, and another visit from Carlos Reyes in this week's Ask The RCadvisor segment. Oh, and I just heard that my new PhlatFormer is on it's way!!!

This show is aptly named for all of the links we are providing to cool stuff we saw last week. Of course, we saw so much stuff that we could continue on with links for the next several weeks, but we're going to try to refrain from that. LOL Also, Carlos is back this week with our Ask TheRCadvisor segment!

Woohoo! Since I managed to screw up the the podcast recording of our live session in Toledo, I was at least able to extract the audio from the video-feed that we put up on UStream (see the previous blog post for the link to that).

Without a doubt, you would probably be better served by going over to Ustream and watching the video webcast - it will most likely make more sense seeing and hearing us, rather than just hearing us. Nonetheless, this installment now makes iTunes as an official show...

Please excuse our "goofiness" - it was a LOOONG show and by the time we got to sit down and record this, we were all so mentally and physically "spent" that we were really out of it (no, no alcohol was involved in the taping of this segment! LOL). Regardless of the content and sound quality, we sure did have fun!

With any luck at all, next week's show will contain much better information, so be sure to check us out!

In this 63rd installment, we get all "PSA" on you! Seriously though, this week we offer up a bunch of great tips to help you enjoy this cool sport in a safe and responsible manner. There was so much material to cover that we were unable to get in our weekly Ask The RCadvisor segment, but fear not - Carlos will be back in two weeks!

Remember, next week were are planning our annual LIVE TOLEDO SHOW, so be sure to follow me on Twitter for details as they become available.

Much Ado About Nothing - not as in Shakespeare's romantic comedy, but instead like, unfortunately, not a lot to report from the RC front. Dennis has been working on the "Observ-a-shed" and I've just completed and shipped two planes for the open-flying in Toledo. In this 62nd installment we yammer on about various things on the upcoming Toledo Weak Signals RC Show.

Speaking of that, we are also looking at doing a video webcast LIVE from Toledo (not from the floor - more like from the hotel room after Saturday evening flying, like we did last year). If you guys are interested in seeing us all (me, Dennis, the PhlatBoyZ, and anyone else we can get) and hearing that week's show live, then go to AllThingsCrash to vote! If we get enough interest, we'll do it!

Well, I braved the cold, the heavy winds, and the torrential downpour to make my way north to the Weatherford Aero Modeling Society's annual Swap Meet and Auction! I was able to resist blowing my life's savings on all the goodies I found there and only made a meager little $20 purchase. Something that this club has added to this event since my last visit are informative lectures given by key people in the RC Industry. In addition to renewing some old friendships at this huge event, I was also able to form another one with my acquaintence of Rick Cummins, owner of C&M Solutions Hobby AND one of the newest PhlatClub members (my first meeting with a fellow Texas PhlatPrinter enthusiast!)!

I'm doing a solo act this week, so hang on - I'm all over the board on this one! LOL

We're back again this week with talk of our Toledo Show preparations, some recent purchases and a new plane coming out soon (as well as a great scratch project). I am getting a couple of custom wound motors worked up by the Master himself and we also share a couple more great websites geared toward teaching newer RC enthusiasts the things they need to know about electric flight.

In this 59th installment the whole team is here to discuss happenings in our RC lifes, as well as some future events on our schedules. I also talk a little about my new RC Kite (it's almost complete now!) and share a letter from DaveReap that contains some great tips for RC Kite-making. Oh, and in addition to another Ask The RCadvisor segment, I've got a couple of great Steals Of The Week!

After some rather strange weather this week kept me from getting my flying fix on, I decided to get started on a build I've been wanting to do for quite some time. In this 58th installment we discuss that weather, that build, an upcoming event in Virginia, and in addition to all of that cool stuff, Carlos is back with another Ask The RCadvisor segment containing some info on KF Airfoils!

Join us in this 57th installment where we visit with PhlatBoyZ, Mark and Trish, and learn of all the cool things they've been up to during the last month. There's talk of JeepOplanes and Hover-Hoppers, the PhlatFormer Vacuum Forming Machine, and perhaps a way to obtain fully built and tested PhlatPrinters for those that just don't want to take on a machine build! Oh, and one more thing - a new PhlatScript will be released very soon and it has more great features! This workflow is not just for PhlatPrinters anymore!

We'll be back next week with another Ask The RCadvisor segment, so keep those questions coming!

In this 56th installment, we talk about the new Spektrum 10 channel radio that will most likely not be seen in the USA (although I really like it's form factor), some Balsa kits that you can use with that PZ Brick or AR6400, as well as the new XtremeFoamies Sentinel that I just finished and maidened. We also get a visit from the RCadvisor, as well as discuss the best place to get mounts for your motor with an 8mm bearing tube.

In this 55th installment it's me and Tim bringing you some updates, news of a new and upcoming PhlatBoyZ offering, and some great new airframes to consider for that Micro RC gear you may have laying around. Carlos is back with another "Ask The RCadvisor" segment, too!

There's lots of cool information in this week's show, including the first installment of a new segment we're trying out - Ask The RCadvisor! Carlos Reyes (Mr. RCadvisor, himself) will be joining us on a regular basis to answer your RC-related questions, so if you've been seeking the fountain of wisdom, your search is now over!

This week you get to listen to all three of us knuckleheads (me, Dorsal, and IFLYOS) ramble on about various things. We answer a listener's email about how we go about selecting a power system for a new project, and we clue you in on a special "Ask The RCAdvisor" segment that we hope to introduce next week!

Are you tired of the same old designs composed of balsa, foam, balsa and foam, foam and balsa, more foam, balsa, etc? LOL Well, how about just abandoning those old mediums? GO FLY A KITE! (An RC Kite, that is!)

And, finally, if you are planning to embark on your own RC Kite Journey, you may consider getting the bulk of your parts from one of my favorite suppliers - RCFoam. They can hook you up with the CF, Motor, ESC, and those awesome Hextronics servos!

This week we're honored to have an old friend back in the workshop with us - Mr. Carlos Reyes from RCAdvisor.com. Carlos spent the Fall of 2009 working on a very interesting project. You'll want to give this show a listen to get a glimpse into what kinds of considerations are made when designing aircraft for a specific purpose like UAV! Also, Carlos teases us a bit regarding some upcoming projects in his backlog. Do I smell another book? Hmmm...

Hey gang, we're back! After a peaceful 2 week break (actually, I've been ill and trying to get my voice back for the last 2 weeks! LOL), we get a chance to visit with the PhlatBoyZ to find out what all they've been up to as well as see what their plans are for this new year.

I added an interesting goody in the Steals Of The Week section over at AllThingsCrash, as well as an article on 4 Axis Hot-Wire CNC Machines that so many of our listeners have been asking about, so pop over and check this stuff out!

Well, what do you know? This is our 50th show and our last for 2009. Time sure flies when you're having fun! In this installment, we show some love for those that helped us make the show a success this year, as well as share our personal CHRISTmas Wish Lists.

Review talk? Yep! In this installment we discuss Kevin Martin's (kmart) review of the LazerToyz' Lazer II over at RCGroups, my "light" review of RealFlight's G5 upgrade, and the build I have in process right now on the XtremeFoamies Sentinel (for an upcoming review). Also, Dorsal is finished with his contract work in Southern California and we get to welcome him back to the show.

Additionally, IFLYOS shares the details from his most recent indoor flying session at a new locale. Tim has some really great info for first-time indoor flyers! Also, check out the info on, quite possibly, the world's best model builder in the link below!

We are pleased to have Andy Erwin (Draftman) of MidCalSPADs as our guest this week. Andy used SPAD aircraft to reacquaint himself with the RC hobby after some time away, and even used these designs to teach his two sons the ropes of the flying game. Now Andy brings his work to you in the form of SPAD Flat- and ARF-kits for some of the most popular designs. Check out his site at the link below!

This week's show is a special one, in that we get to meet an incredible young lady active on the RC scene. Kimberly Panos (Pylon Princess) tells us all about the E-200 class of pylon racing that she and her husband, Mark, helped to organize with the Utah Valley Aeromodelers. As if RC Pylon Racing wasn't already enough to impress everyone in this male-dominated hobby, Kim is also an RC Heli pilot as well as a full scale pilot!

If your club is looking to come together in the spirit of competition with some Pylon racing, give this show a listen - there's lots of great info!

In this installment, Guru Aviation is the topic of discussion. It's me, Tim, and Chris Carnes talking all about the wares this new online supplier of foam-flavored heavenly goodness offers. Anybody for a 3D performer that requires ABSOLUTELY ZERO carbon fiber for structural reinforcement? If so, the Lucky Yak and King 260 are the planes for you!

Guys, while our ladies are away spending all that hard-earned cash on Black Friday sales this week, do your part to support your hobby and our nation's economy with Black Friday RC sales! I'll be posting what I find on the Steals Of The Week section at AllThingsCrash very soon!

In this installment, Tim and I get to visit with Mark and Trish of PhlatBoyZ fame to discover what all they've been up to in the last few weeks. It turns out, they've been quite busy! Amongst other things discussed, it looks like we'll be getting another PhlatScript very soon.

We also get to throw out some news about an up and coming JR offering! We'll get you more on this as information becomes available.

In this show, Tim gives a full report on the Fighter Flight Against Cancer Fly-In. You may recall from last week's show that this event serves as a memorial to the late Mr. Kenneth Martin, as well as honors others that are fighting (or have fought and lost) the dreaded battle against various forms of cancer. Check the link below for information on how you may also contribute to this event!

Thanks go out to Phil (pval3 on RCG) for turning us on to a supplier of hot-wire cut foam wing cores that are based on the old injection-molded cores that ACE RC used to provide. These core sets were the foundation for many scracth-built planes over the years, including many design by the late Mr. Fred Reese.

Of course, we talked about some other stuff, but I'm too lazy to sum it up here, so check out these links:

While one co-host is away (reluctantly), another steps in this week to warm his seat. IFLYOS (remember him from waaaay back on our 23rd show, RadioActive!?) will be filling in for Dorsal the next few weeks bringing us news from all points in the Eastern Seaboard (well, kinda).

If you have a line on a Ripper or Shredder kit from Lanier RC, or some information to help me recreate them, please email me!

Has my talk of boycott spurred your desire to lend some support? The contact info I mentioned during the show is: (800) 654-0688, ext. 76567 (Virginia). Feel free to reference complaint # 5529177.

We've covered a lot of ground this week with a PSA, a mention of my freshly built Axon Racing Micro Aces P51 from 2DogRC (use Coupon Code "CrashCast" to save 10%!), a personal challenge to you RC junkies out there, and a cool interview with SpadMan!

We say fair-well to our good friend Dorsal this week, as he will be stepping away from the mic for about a month and a half while work tugs at him.

What are they, how do they work, what kinds have I used? What the heck am I talking about? Pushrods, of course (and everything you've ever wanted to know about them)! Also in this show, I mention that I'm expecting to add another bird to the harem. I've ordered a pair of Multiplex Fox's to see just what I can make this plane do.

Be sure you check out AllThingsCrash for the latest pics of the "ObservaShed" as well as some Steals Of The Week that won't be on sale for very long!

This week the PhlatBoyZ, Mark and Trish, stop by the workshop to tell us all about the new expansion going on right now over at PhlatBoyZ Headquarters. They have been so busy the last few weeks and we try our best to catch up as much as we can!

Be sure to hit up AllThingsCrash for this week's two Steals Of The Week finds!

What a fun-filled week! I got in the first "real" cuts with the new CNC machine and also got a chance to hang with some really cool SPADders at the SPADs Over Texas 2009 event in Denton, Texas. There were examples of the typical SPADs that I flew years ago, but I was quite surprised by some of the new concepts that people are making nowadays!

We're back again this week, but this time with better sound quality and some talk about some planes I'm certain you'll want to check out. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just getting your feet wet in the RC hobby, consider building a SPAD as your next plane. SPADs (Simple Plastic Airplane Designs), built from seemingly unorthodox materials, offer the builder unique, rugged, and inexpensive designs that perform well. This will probably be the first of several segments on these types of aircraft! LOL Thanks go out to Spadman for inspiring this episode!

A quick correction: I mentioned in this show that the supplier of my FIRSTSPAD aircraft (Airmadillo Kombat 40) was out of business. The truth is, it looks as though they are still alive and kicking! Be sure to check out their site; it's the first link below!

We're back with the PhlatBoyZ this week for our monthly update, and what an update it is! Listen as we discuss the latest release of the PhlatScript, as well as changes made to the pricing structure affecting all new PhlatPrinter orders. Oh yeah, and this installment also contains some interesting information about a NEW machine that the PhlatBoyZ expect to be offering very soon! This information even caught ME off guard! LOL Also, the PhlayBoyZ now have an official online store for hawking their wares to the world!

I apologize for the sound quality on my channel in this show. For some reason, my PC decided out of the blue that it should default to my built-in mic rather than my Audio Technica studio mic. This perplexes me since the only thing I've used this PC for in the last 3 weeks is the podcast, and I have not monkeyed around with any of the audio settings for close to six months. Re-recording the show was not really an option, and I didn't want to deny you listeners this great, informative episode, so here it is cleaned up as best I can...

In this installment we discuss some new planes that are on the market and are piquing our interest, as well as some info on where I'm at on the big CNC machine. Also we have some discussion on a couple of cool developments over at the PhlatForum.

In this installment, we cover a LOT of ground with topics ranging from contests to some new products coming onto the scene. I also answer a particular listener's question regarding plane suggestions for a new engine that he's expecting in soon. As always, please hit up AllThingsCrash for this week's Steals Of The Week!

In this installment, we get our monthly PhlatPrinter fix with an interview with the PhlatBoyZ,
Mark and Trish. We get some updates on the PhlatBoard, the Surfer Dude
plane designed by Mark, and various other cool things going on in the
PhlatLab. Something all modelers will want to check out is the video that PhlatForum
member 3DMon composed to show us how to take any SketchUp design and
create their own PDF plans (both full and tiled) using the FREE CutePDF application.

I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get a podcast installment out
while being on vacation, but it all worked out just fine. Before
leaving out, I was able to get an interview in with Mr. LazerToyz
himself, Dan Greathouse. Dan gives us a glimpse as to how LazerToyz was founded and we talk about many of their offerings.

In this show Dorsal and I gab about a few things, including my preparations for the vacation that I'll be heading out on in a few days. I will be reviewing the Axon Racing P51D airplane soon, since I ordered one from 2DogRC last evening and should be receiving it the week I return. Also, I'll be working up some sort of facsimile of Jackosmeister's Turbo Flea very soon to try out as a test-bed for the new 3,oookv Blue Wonder that HobbyCity has been selling.

Remember, if you decide to follow suit and order yourself an Axon P51D kit, be sure to use coupon code "TheCrashCast" at 2DogRC to save 10% off your order!

No real SOTW this week, but we did talk about some great deals over at HeadsUpRC.

In this show, Dorsal and I discuss an assortment of things, so hold on and try to keep up! I got a chance to try out the water-slide paper I got from DecalPaper.com and I hafta say, the results were great! Unfortunately, the stuff didn't work on EPP because I ordered the inkjet paper instead of the temporary tattoo paper. Doh! Also, we talk a bit about the new E-Flite mSR FP Heli that is forthcoming.

This is the kinda show you get when we don't really nail down a specific topic and just "wing it"! LOL

In this 28th installment, Dorsal and I get to hang out with none other than Mr. Carlos Reyes of RCAdvisor.com. With is second book now in print (RCAdvisor's ModiFly), 'Carlos Reyes' is a name fast becoming synonymous with RC technology made easy. Tune in and find out what Carlos is up to as well as some cool things on the horizon!

In this installment, we catch everyone up on where I am with my new CNC machines (MKII and FineLineAutomation overhead gantry machine), as well as a new gizmo the PhlatBoyZ are working on (sorry, no PhlatBoyZ interview this month, but they'll be back next month!). Also, I give some dope on a nifty trick I found for putting graphics on your foamie using water-slide decals - the same material that is used for the temporary tattoos that the kids sport.

I touched on some nifty Steals Of The Week I've seen and will be posting over at AllThingsCrash soon in the appropriate section.

Dorsal and I do our weekly "BS Session" and talk about a host of things, including the Independence Day Parade I attended with my club and the new PiPlane (from RCGroups' sr71fan) that I've just worked up in SketchUp to cut on the PhlatPrinter.

Steals Of The Week are from HobbyPeople and HeadsUpRC and you can get the direct links by accessing the SOTW button over at AllThingsCrash.

Last Thursday, I received the Wings Across America plane from Pilot #126 and I got to fly it with my fellow club members just before Dorsal and I got together for this week's show. You'll hear all about it in this 25th installment. Head on over to AllThingsCrash and you can see some pics we took.

For this week's Steals Of The Week I share a great find with one of my favorite suppliers. ToddsModels has reduced the prices for their Spektrum AR6100 receivers. You'll need to be a Todds Team Member to see these low prices, so be sure to take the time to sign up for the free membership.

In this installment we are honored to interview Tim King (aka IFLYOS here in cyberspace), one of the members of the RadioActive Airshows Show Team! Tim clues us in to how the team started, the great RC enthusiasts putting their hearts in it, as well as the kind of fun they have. This is a "must-hear" episode!

Be sure to check out the team's website to find out when you may be able to catch a performance!

In this installment, Dorsal and I get our monthly update from the PhlatBoyZ. The MKII's are now shipping! I should be getting mine in the next week, or so, so look for my build review that will be upcoming.

Also, the Wings Across America 2008 plane is now in Texas. I expect to get my turn to fly it within the next week, or so, so maybe the next show will cover some of that action. For more information on this great project, you can visit the official website --> waa-08

Be sure to check out the Steals Of The Week section over at AllThingsCrash! I found a pretty good deal on a biplane at 2DogRC. Be sure to use Coupon Code "CRASHCAST" to save an additional 10% off your order!

Do you have a trashed out Vapor sitting in the corner of your workshop? Do you have a Vapor that you now find "boring" and you're looking for something with a little more excitement? Well, then this is the show for you! Axon and 2DogRC have teamed up to bring you a plane to put that old Vapor brick back in service! There's also another option for your electronics package in the form of a Delta for some full contact combat fun!

Also, in this installment you'll hear all about a new overhead gantry, flatbed CNC that I will soon be building. With this machine I should be able to effectively bring my balsa designs to life without having to hand-cut anything!

Be sure to check outAllThingsCrash for the Steals Of The Week, and be sure to use Coupon Code CRASHCAST with all of your orders to 2DogRC to save 10% off your next order!!

In this installment, Dorsal and I discuss what all we've been up to lately in the last week. Not really anything special - just a general BS session. Be sure to check out 2DogRC on Memorial Day to find out all of the details for "Operation Secret Squirrel"!

Also, check out the Steals Of The Week section at AllThingsCrash for our deals this week!

This show is all about the subject of "Club Planes" like the one I used to stir things up in my club back in 1996. A project like this offers the perfect opportunity for your club's seasoned veterans to teach the newbs the ins and outs of building rc planes, as well as opening the door for tons of fun! I'll post pics of my QSC 40 as soon as I can get a spare moment, or two. I'm hoping to work up plans for it and share them with the world sometime this summer.

Also, I'm giving a shout out to the DLG enthusiasts out there regarding a plane I'm interested in getting to see if I like this kind of flying. Feel free to email me if you have any comments about this bird, whether good or bad.

In our 18th installment, you'll learn all about "Burned Pop Tarts", as well as some additional comments on covering your new creation. As well, Dorsal tells us how he's planning to use info from the AMA to help secure a flying site in his neck of the woods.

Happy Mother's Day, ladies! As a retired gent now serving time as a Stay At Home Dad to two daughters (ages 3 and 7), I totally understand and appreciate all that you do!

The title says it all - in this 17th installment, the PhlatBoyZ drop by to share what all they've been up to since the Toledo RC Expo and give us a little news about the soon-to-be-released PhlatPrinter MKII. Mark and Trish also tell us about a new CNC driver board that should be of interest to all CNC hobbyists, as well as folks that are into robotics! Can you imagine NOT having to be tied to a Parallel Port anymore, or even having to run a front-end CAM program like Mach3? That's what's in the works!

I am not only pleased with the content in this episode, but also the sound quality. This is my first time to run a true conference call in Skype and all of the homework I did payed off in sound quality and balance! I hope you enjoy the show!

Sorry, no Steals Of The Week were discovered, but watch my website, AllThingsCrash , as this is where I post great offers I find as soon as I find them!

In this installment, Dorsal and I discuss the scope (and hardships of setting it up!) of the new website supporting this podcast. As well, we talk about some new (actually OLD) computer equipment I purchased for the workshop. There's also some great Steals Of The Week in this show!

Remember, next week is our monthly PhlatBoyZ update, so be sure to catch the show!

This week, Dorsal and I discuss all kinds of things related to covering your new model airplane with heat-shrink films.

I apologize for not including my Steal Of The Week in the show. We totally ran out of time! Nonetheless, I am including the link to the page I had intended to share. I saw this company's wares while at the Toledo RC Expo and was quite impressed with the quality of items they had to offer and you won't believe these sale prices!

While attending the greatest Radio Control event on Earth (Toledo Weak Signals RC Expo), I came across quite a few very cool products. In this installment, Dorsal and I talk about some of these great items!

The plan was to go fly a bit at the RCGroups Open Flying session after the Toledo RC Show closed down for the evening. We would then retire back to Mark and Trish's hotel room and set up for a live version of TheCrashCast. We would use Trish's new laptop and wireless card along with the webcam that was broadcasting from the skies over the PhlatBoyz Booth. Well, the 'cast was slightly delayed due to someone (ahem!) forgetting the power cables for said laptop. LOL

Nonetheless, we pulled off a LIVE webcast. albeit a little behind schedule. This week's installment is a replay of the audio from that session where we discuss how the PhlatPrinter MKII was received during it's public debue. We also discuss some of the cool things we saw at the show, as well as neat people we met!

I've got tons of information from this show that I intend to share with all of you, but we'll have to cover it in future episodes. I'm totally BEAT from the 19 hour drive back! LOL I did, however, want to get this audio up for those that missed it. We had great fun recording it, and I hope you enjoy the listen.

After many years of wanting to attend, I'm finally bound for the Toledo Show sponsored by the Toledo Weak Signals club! I'll be leaving Wednesday, April 1st, so my countdown offically begins. If you're planning to attend this show, look for the big ugly fellow lurking around the PhlatBoyZ booth and wearing a T-Shirt emblazed with TheCrashCast logos. LOL

In this installment, Dorsal and I discuss some gap-filling techniques for when parts just don't quite line up as planned on that balsa model you're working on.

Also, the plan is (subject to bandwidth available) to broadcast next week's show live via UStream from my support site. Furthermore, you'll be able to ask me or the PhlatBoyz all about our Toledo experience via the chat interface that I've linked to the site! I'll also be recording our session "old school" so that the audio can be uploaded as next week's podcast. Join us and hear all about how the PhlatPrinter was received by the masses, as well as other interesting things we will have observed!

Also, Dorsal brings up the great tool he's been using to remove the edges from FFF (tool conceived by RCGroup's 66tbird) and the interesting use of that little piece of scrap that's left over! Here's a link to the tool:

What? A little history lesson in this episode?!? Well, you get a little of everything with this show! :)

I'm on a quest to find the perfect sport-plane for a Thunder Tiger Pro .61 engine that I have, so I'm looking to you guys to suggest that perfect all-around, Sunday flier. Remember, I don't dig ARFS and I don't want to get into warbirds. I am looking for something that will serve as a Fun Fly plane, handle some winds, be floaty as well, and hold up to some stick-bangin'! Right now, the Perfection is the top consideration. Email me your suggestions!

Additionally, I talk about the Lanier Stinger 10 kit that I will start building soon. I have been unable to find anything about Lanier RC on the interwebs - it appears that they have gone out of business! If you know anything about this, drop me a line. I'd like to know what happened. I have enjoyed many of the Lanier planes over the years and it's a shame if they're gone forever!

Well, Spring has sprung! With that (in my neck of the woods) it means that the winds are probably gonna be fierce until about the end of June. What's an electric modeler like me supposed to do? Switch back to Nitro, that's what!

I pulled out a couple of Nitro-powered winners from my hangar and, after about a three year absence from this aspect of the sport, I found it was just like riding that ol' bike. Winds aren't so abusive to the heavier Nitro planes, so it looks like I'm no longer gonna be an electric-exclusive pilot, after all!

In this ninth installment, I'll talk about some "must-haves" in the flightbox for all you Nitro nuts out there!

In this 8th installment, we get all the dope on the new MKII PhlatPrinter CNC straight from the PhlatBoyZ, Mark and Trish. Expect to see this bad boy tearing up some foam at breakneck speeds at the Toledo show! Also, the PhlatBoyz will be launching a little contest to make things interesting over at the PhlatForum - you'll want to participate in this for your chance to win a nice prize!

I'd love to hear your comments on the audio in this episode - both the PhlatBoyz and me are trying out some new microphones. I think theirs sounds great, but I now need to investigate building a small "dampened environment" booth to achieve the best audio on my end! I'm clipping a bit due to having the gain set a bit too high, but I'll try to get the levels a little better on the next show - WOW this thing's sensitive!

After finally figuring out how to airbrush (thanks to RCGroups' ADreher!), I had success last week with painting my SloFly Micro 22! In this installment Dorsal and I discuss finishing techniques for all of your foamie airplanes - especially airbrushing.

While the Micro 22 was really nothing more than an airbrushing test-bed, it turned out so nice that I had to complete it. Below is the video I shot of this little plane's maiden flight on Sunday, 2.22.09, but if you got to YouTube, you can see it much better in High Quality.

I also get to release some hot information regarding our favorite CNC machine. Trust me, you're gonna want to hear this one! Sworn to secrecy, I've been holding on to this piece of information for quite some time now and I hafta say, it's been KILLING ME! LOL

Oh boy! Dorsal and I talk about a BUNCH of cool stuff! In this installment, we shoot the breeze on varying topics from CNC and motor selection tips to crummy web browsers and OS suppliers. We'll strive harder next week to bring you a bit more RC-related content, but for now, grab your favorite beverage and join us in our ramblings! :)

In this episode I have another guest stop by the workshop for a visit. Dorsal and I talk all about RC, our favorite CNC machine for RC, kites, etc. What a great guest! Also, a couple of "Steals Of The Week" and a new Phase 3 plane worth checking out.

If you're not seeing the header on this page, it's something screwy with the Internet Explorer application. This site views fine in FireFox, Safari, and even Safari for the iPhone (go figure!). I'm still waiting for some technical support from the fine folks that I am paying to host and publish this show.

In my third installment I have a couple of guests in the workshop - Mark and Trish (aka The PhlatBoyz). We shoot the breeze for a while discussing the PhlatPrinter, flying, the weather, etc. I got to try out some indoor flying with my two newest planes and have included links to those videos. Also, my "Steals Of The Week" segment includes some great solutions for charging your batteries.

I apologize up front for some sound quality issues that may be present in this episode. I ran a noise filter to reduce some serious background noise (Darn you Skype!) and that resulted in some, well, let's say "artifacts" that arose. Remeber, there is a slight learning curve for me! Thanks for understanding.

In this installment I talk about the Swap Meet I attended last weekend, some of the planes I'm working on (including my versions of the Mini Arrow and Leadfeather's PBF), and I answer Joe's question regarding the hinging methods I use.

Hurray! I've finally got the first installment of TheCrashCast up! In this episode, I give thanks where they're due. I also talk a little about my indoor flying session (my first flying for 2009) as well as bring you some of my well known "Steals Of The Week". I'll post some links here to some of the stuff I mentioned as soon as I get it all figured out. Please bear with me as this stuff is all new to me. The show may sound a little rough, but I promise, It'll get there! Here's the link to the video I shot last Sunday: Sunday Indoor Flying As well, some links to the vendors I mentioned: Todds ModelsHeadsUpRC